What is the meaning of blessing?

noun

• The formal act of approving.
  • usage: "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
  • synonyms: approval, approving
• A desirable state.
  • usage: "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"
  • synonyms: boon
• A short prayer of thanks before a meal.
  • usage: "their youngest son said grace"
  • synonyms: grace, thanksgiving
• A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection.
  • synonyms: benediction
• The act of praying for divine protection.
  • synonyms: benediction

verb

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