noun
benediction
Benediction (noun) means a brief prayer asking God for help, blessing and guidance for other people, often said at the close of a church service.
noun
1
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."
— V. S. Naipaul, A House for Mr Biswas (1961)
"to pronounce / give / say the benediction"
2
In the Anglican church, the formal ceremony that appoints an abbot, similar to how a bishop is consecrated.
3
A Catholic ceremony in which objects such as bells, banners or candles are sprinkled with holy water and officially dedicated to God.
4
Help or good fortune believed to come from God or another divine source.
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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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Rhymes for benediction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of benediction?
"benediction" (noun) means a brief prayer asking God for help, blessing and guidance for other people, often said at the close of a church service.
What is another word for benediction?
Other words for "benediction" include blessing, grace.
What is the opposite of benediction?
The opposite of "benediction" is curse.
What are the different meanings of benediction?
"benediction" has 3 main meanings: 1. A brief prayer asking God for help, blessing and guidance for other people, often said at the close of a church service; 2. In the Anglican church, the formal ceremony that appoints an abbot, similar to how a bishop is consecrated; 3. A Catholic ceremony in which objects such as bells, banners or candles are sprinkled with holy water and officially dedicated to God.
