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[Language: Old English; Origin: bletsian, from blod 'blood'; because blood was used in religious ceremonies]
bless you!
spoken a) what you say when someone sneezes
b) used to thank someone for doing something for you
bless (him/her etc)
spoken used to show that you are fond of someone, amused by them, or pleased by something they have done
::He's always willing to help. Bless him!
::'Jess made this card for me.' 'Bless!'
be blessed with sth
to have a special ability, good quality etc
::Fortunately we're both blessed with good health.
if God blesses someone or something, he helps and protects them
::May God bless you.
to ask God to protect someone or something
::The couple later had their marriage blessed in their local parish church.
to make something holy
::Then the priest blesses the bread and wine.
bless my soul/I'll be blessed!
old-fashioned spoken used to express surprise