blessing
/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ noun B1- Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
- A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
- Good fortune. · He was given blessings hoping he would pass his final exam.
- A modern pagan ceremony.
- The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval. · We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing.
- Something someone is glad of. · After two weeks of sun, last night's rainfall was a blessing.
- A prayer before a meal; grace.
- A group of unicorns.
Plural blessings
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Morrel, to whom, next to my father, I owe every blessing I enjoy, every difficulty has been removed.
“Come, come; I always said you were a fine fellow, and it is a blessing when good fortune happens to such as you.
The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.
Some men underrate their best blessings.
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