1. (

• bless

) give a benediction to; "The dying man blessed his son" ;

2. (

• bless

) confer prosperity or happiness on ;

3. (

• bless ,
• sign ,

) make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate ;

4. (

• consecrate ,
• bless ,
• hallow ,
• sanctify

) render holy by means of religious rites ;