BLESSING as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the act of praying for divine protection
   Synonym(s)
   • benediction (what does benediction mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) blessing is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • prayer (what does prayer mean?)
   • supplication (what does supplication mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bless (what does bless mean?)
2. Meaning
   • the formal act of giving approval
   Synonym(s)
   • approval (what does approval mean?)
   • approving (what does approving mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he gave the project his blessing
   • his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
   Hypernyms(s) blessing is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • support (what does support mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • disapproval (what does disapproval mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • adoption (what does adoption mean?)
   • acceptance (what does acceptance mean?)
   • acceptation (what does acceptation mean?)
   • espousal (what does espousal mean?)
   • backing (what does backing mean?)
   • backup (what does backup mean?)
   • championship (what does championship mean?)
   • patronage (what does patronage mean?)
   • admiration (what does admiration mean?)
   • appreciation (what does appreciation mean?)
   • reward (what does reward mean?)
   • reinforcement (what does reinforcement mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • approbate (what does approbate mean?)
   • approve (what does approve mean?)
   • O.K. (what does O.K. mean?)
   • okay (what does okay mean?)
   • sanction (what does sanction mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
   Synonym(s)
   • benediction (what does benediction mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) blessing is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • prayer (what does prayer mean?)
   • petition (what does petition mean?)
   • orison (what does orison mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • benison (what does benison mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bless (what does bless mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a short prayer of thanks before a meal
   Synonym(s)
   • grace (what does grace mean?)
   • thanksgiving (what does thanksgiving mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) blessing is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • prayer (what does prayer mean?)
   • petition (what does petition mean?)
   • orison (what does orison mean?)
   • thanks (what does thanks mean?)
5. Meaning
   • a desirable state
   Synonym(s)
   • boon (what does boon mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • enjoy the blessings of peace
   • a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors
   Hypernyms(s) blessing is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • good fortune (what does good fortune mean?)
   • good luck (what does good luck mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • mercy (what does mercy mean?)