benedícite — meaning in English
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English meaning
- benediction noun A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).
- grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
Senses
benedícite is used for these senses in English:
- benediction A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).
- grace (countable) A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
benediction — full definition
- noun A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).
- noun In the Anglican church, the ceremony used to institute an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.
- noun A Roman Catholic rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water and formally dedicated to God.
- noun Help, good fortune or reward from God or another supernatural source.
grace — full definition
- noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
- noun A short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal.
- noun A short extra period of time allowed before a deadline or obligation takes effect.
- noun Unearned kindness or favor, especially divine mercy in religious contexts.
- verb To add elegance or honor to something by one's presence or by decorating it.