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bless

verb
  1. to give a benediction to
    “The priest blessed the family.”
  2. to render holy by means of religious rites
    “I blessed the meal.”
    consecrate
  3. to make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection
    “The religious leader blessed us.”
    sign
  4. to confer prosperity or happiness on
    “Bless you, my child.”