Benediction

Definition:

  • (n.) The act of blessing.
  • (n.) A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness.
  • (n.) The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction.
  • (n.) The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.
  • (n.) A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.

Compare benediction with other words:

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adjuration vs. benediction

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benediction vs. thanksgiving

benediction vs. god

benediction vs. candle

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banner vs. benediction

bell vs. benediction

benediction vs. rite

benediction vs. bishop

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abbot vs. benediction

benediction vs. worship

benediction vs. blessing

benediction vs. divine

benedict vs. benediction

benediction vs. benison

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