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blessing
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blessing, benediction
 the act of praying for divine protection
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blessing, approval, approving
 the formal act of giving approval; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
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benediction, blessing
 a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
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grace, blessing, thanksgiving
 a short prayer of thanks before a meal
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blessing, boon
 a desirable state; "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"
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