blest Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb give a benediction to
   bless.
   
   • The dying man blessed his son
2. verb confer prosperity or happiness on
   bless.
   
3. verb make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
   bless; sign.
   
4. verb render holy by means of religious rites
   bless; consecrate; hallow; sanctify.
   
5. adjective highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
   blessed.
   
   • our blessed land
   • the blessed assurance of a steady income

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