verb
- Give a benediction to.
- usage: "The dying man blessed his son"
- Confer prosperity or happiness on.
- Make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate.
- synonyms: sign
- Render holy by means of religious rites.
- synonyms: consecrate, hallow, sanctify
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