"blesses" in the verb sense
1. bless
give a benediction to
"The dying man blessed his son"
2. bless
confer prosperity or happiness on
3. bless, sign
make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection consecrate
4. consecrate, bless, hallow, sanctify
render holy by means of religious rites
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