bless

verb1 of 2

to ask the gods to protect someone or something

• “It was a blessing to meet such an informed individual.”Tatoeba
• “An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.”Tatoeba

Sentences from Tatoeba show real usage. A word can have several meanings, so a sentence may use another one.

interjection2 of 2

Used as an expression of endearment, gratitude, or (ironically) belittlement.