Bless meaning in English
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Definition
to bless: to give a benediction, to sanctify, to make holy
"God bless you, young man", the pope said to my daughter.
blessed: holy, sacred, divine; lucky, favored
the Blessed Virgin The Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus
Other meanings:
We're really blessed to have you on our team. We are very lucky!
(She) is blessed with (a lot of talent): (She) has been given, is fortunate to have (a lot of talent)
Examples
- "It is very luminous and close to public transport and is blessed with a very interesting view."
- "Fisherman : Bless my barnacles!"
- "We're blessed to have him as part of our team."
- "Icarus : You've been blessed with a calm temperament, Brian."
- "Fisherman : Bless my Cape Horn!"
Exercise 1
Bruno says "We're blessed to have (Horatio) as part of our team."
Which of the following expressions could replace "blessed" as it is used in the dialogue?
Be careful, there may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following expressions could replace "blessed" as it is used in the dialogue?
Be careful, there may be more than one correct answer!
Bruno says "We're blessed to have (Horatio) as part of our team."
Which of the following expressions could replace "blessed" as it is used in the dialogue?
Be careful, there may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following expressions could replace "blessed" as it is used in the dialogue?
Be careful, there may be more than one correct answer!
This is the only expression which cannot replace "blessed" in the dialogue. To be "blessed (to have something or someone)" indicates the one is very fortunate, or lucky (to have the opportunity to have someone). "To be blessed", in the religious or ceremonial sense, should not be taken literally in this context. Although "blessed" and "revered" can be synonyms, they are not in this case.
"Lucky" is synonymous with "blessed" in this context.
"Fortunate" is synonymous with "blessed" in this context.
Exercise 2
How good are your ears today? Look at the extract from the dialogue.
Listen carefully and choose from the list the exact words that were used in the dialogue (or NONE if no words were used!).
I've been suffering extreme stress.
You've been blessed a calm temperament.
Listen carefully and choose from the list the exact words that were used in the dialogue (or NONE if no words were used!).
I've been suffering extreme stress.
You've been blessed a calm temperament.
How good are your ears today? Look at the extract from the dialogue.
Listen carefully and choose from the list the exact words that were used in the dialogue (or NONE if no words were used!).
I've been suffering from 1 extreme stress.
You've been blessed with 2 a calm temperament.
Listen carefully and choose from the list the exact words that were used in the dialogue (or NONE if no words were used!).
I've been suffering from 1 extreme stress.
You've been blessed with 2 a calm temperament.
1 from: Right answer! We suffer "from" illnesses such as stress.
1 in: This is not what was said, and "in" is not grammatically correct here.
1 NONE: Sorry, but we need a linking word here!
1 to: This is not what was said, and "to" is not grammatically correct here.
2 with: This is the right choice. We say that we are blessed "with" something. Example: "I've been blessed with beautiful red hair".
2 NONE: Sorry, but we need a linking word here!
2 in: Sorry, but "in" is not grammatically correct here.
2 to: This is not what was said, and "to" is not grammatically correct here.
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