to hallow or consecrate (someone or something) by a religious rite, esp by making the sign of the cross
to invoke divine care for (someone or something)
to praise or glorify (God)
We bless Your holy name
(often + for) to speak gratefully of (somebody or something)
They blessed him for his kindness
(often + with) to confer prosperity or happiness on (someone)
(+ with) to endow (somebody) with a talent, asset, advantage, etc
She has been blessed with a beautiful voice
used in exclamations chiefly to express mild or good-humoured surprise
Bless my cotton socks, what's happened now?
archaic to protect or preserve (somebody or something)
words traditionally said to somebody who has just sneezed
an exclamation of surprise, thanks, etc
an exclamation of surprise