blessing

1. The formal act of approving (synset 101217882)
   "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
   is a type of: support - aiding the cause or policy or interests of
   subtypes:

   • acceptance, acceptation, adoption, espousal - the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
   • backing, backup, championship, patronage - the act of providing approval and support
   • admiration, appreciation - a favorable judgment
   • reinforcement, reward - an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
   same as: approval, approving
2. A desirable state (synset 114497848)
   "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"
   is a type of: good fortune, good luck, luckiness - an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes
   subtypes: mercy - something for which to be thankful
   same as: boon
3. A short prayer of thanks before a meal (synset 107204699)
   "their youngest son said grace"
   is a type of: orison, petition, prayer - reverent petition to a deity
   same as: grace, thanksgiving
4. A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection (synset 107204071)
   is a type of: orison, petition, prayer - reverent petition to a deity
   subtypes: benison - a spoken blessing
   same as: benediction
5. The act of praying for divine protection (synset 101045725)
   is a type of: prayer, supplication - the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
   same as: benediction

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