benediction
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for benediction, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A brief prayer asking God for help, blessing and guidance for other people, often said at the close of a church service.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A brief prayer asking God for help, blessing and guidance for other people, often said at the close of a church service.
“Long brahminical hairs sprouted out of his ears, and he drew further attention to himself by closing his eyes, neatly shaking away tears, putting a hand on Owad’s head and speaking a Hindi benediction.”
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English benediccion, from Ecclesiastical Latin benedictio, benedictionis, from benedictus (“blessed; well spoken of”). It is a doublet of benison.
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