How do you use "bless" in a sentence?

The priest blessed the congregation. Bless you! Are you catching a cold? We have been blessed with good weather.

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Q: What does "bless" mean?

To ask for divine favour; to bring happiness to To 'bless' means to ask for God's favour or protection for someone or something, or to bring good fortune or happiness. 'Bless you' is said after someone sneezes. 'Blessed' means holy or fortunate.

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Meaning: To ask for divine favour; to bring happiness to

祝福，保佑

bendecir

祝福する、恵みを与える

축복하다, 은혜를 베풀다

To 'bless' means to ask for God's favour or protection for someone or something, or to bring good fortune or happiness. 'Bless you' is said after someone sneezes. 'Blessed' means holy or fortunate.

「bless」意味着为某人或某物祈求上帝的恩惠或保护，或带来好运或幸福。「Bless you」是在某人打喷嚏后说的。「Blessed」意味着神圣或幸运。

«Bless» significa pedir el favor o protección de Dios para alguien o algo, o traer buena fortuna o felicidad. «Bless you» se dice después de que alguien estornuda. «Blessed» significa santo o afortunado.

「bless」は誰かや何かに対して神の恩恵や保護を求めること、または幸運や幸福をもたらすことを意味します。「Bless you」はくしゃみの後に言います。「Blessed」は神聖または幸運を意味します。

'Bless'는 누군가 또는 무언가에 대해 신의 은총이나 보호를 구하거나, 행운이나 행복을 가져다주는 것을 의미합니다. 'Bless you'는 누군가 재채기를 한 후에 하는 말입니다. 'Blessed'는 신성한 또는 운이 좋은이라는 뜻입니다.

Examples

The priest blessed the congregation.
牧师祝福了会众。
El sacerdote bendijo a la congregación.
司祭は会衆を祝福しました。
사제가 회중을 축복했습니다.
Bless you! Are you catching a cold?
保佑你！你是不是感冒了？
¡Jesús! ¿Te estás resfriando?
お大事に！風邪をひいていますか？
에취! 감기에 걸린 건 아니에요?
We have been blessed with good weather.
我们有幸遇到了好天气。
Hemos sido bendecidos con buen tiempo.
私たちは良い天気に恵まれました。
우리는 좋은 날씨의 은혜를 받았습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'blēdsian' (to consecrate with blood, mark with blood), from 'blōd' (blood), originally referring to pagan blood rituals. The meaning shifted to 'make holy' under Christian influence.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal