bless

verb

• pronounce words in a religious rite in order to confer or invoke divine favour upon; ask God to look favourably on:he blessed the dying man and anointed him
• (especially in Christian church services) call (God) holy; praise (God).
• (bless someone with) (of God or some notional higher power) endow someone with (a particular cherished thing or attribute):we have been blessed with a beautiful baby boy a beautiful city blessed with huge sandy beaches
• express or feel gratitude to; thank:she silently blessed the premonition which had made her pack her best dress
• (bless oneself) make the sign of the cross: the poor parson, blessing himself, brought up the rear
• used in expressions of surprise, endearment, gratitude, etc.:bless my soul, Alan, what are you doing? Nurse Jones, bless her, had made a pot of tea she even bought me a little present—bless!