bless
To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
Other meanings
To invoke divine favor upon.
“In some countries, priests bless farm animals on St. Anthony's Day.”
To honor as holy, glorify; to extol for excellence.
Word history
From Old English "bletsian" (to consecrate (with blood)).
Where this comes from
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