blessing
Translation
blessing, godsend, boon, approval
Examples
Having good health is a true blessing.
Having good health is a true blessing.
His parents gave him their blessing.
His parents gave him their blessing.
The priest said a blessing over the food.
The priest said a blessing over the food.
Grammar Patterns
a blessing ((for sb.)) a beneficial thing for someone Having good health is a blessing for everyone.
to give ((sb.)) one's blessing to give approval to someone Her father gave her his blessing to marry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boon, benefit, grace; Antonyms: curse, misfortune
Etymology
From Old English 'blētsung' (a consecrating), from 'blētsian' (to bless).
Memory Tips
Think of how you feel 'less' stress when you receive a 'blessing'.