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Benediction

Benediction Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Benediction? [n] the act of praying for divine protection [n] a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection Synonyms \| Synonyms for Benediction: blessing \| blessing Related Terms \| Find terms related to Benediction: acknowledgment \| advantage \| approval \| benedicite \| benefit \| benison \| blessing \| boon \| cognizance \| credit \| crediting \| favor \| godsend \| grace \| hymn \| invocation \| OK \| paean \| praise \| prayer of thanks \| recognition \| thank offering \| thanks \| thanksgiving \| thank-you See Also \| benison \| orison \| petition \| prayer \| prayer \| supplication Benediction In Webster's Dictionary \Ben`e*dic"tion\, n. [L. benedictio: cf. F. b['e]n['e]diction. See {Benison}.] 1. The act of blessing. 2. A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness. So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus Followed with benediction. --Milton. Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her. --Longfellow. Specifically: The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction. 3. (Eccl.) The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop. --Ayliffe. 4. (R. C. Ch.) A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.

Benediction Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Benediction?

[n] the act of praying for divine protection
[n] a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

Synonyms | Synonyms for Benediction: blessing | blessing

Benediction In Webster's Dictionary

\Ben`e*dic"tion\, n. [L. benedictio: cf. F.
b['e]n['e]diction. See {Benison}.]
1. The act of blessing.

2. A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind
   wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or
   affectionate invocation of happiness.

         So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus Followed with
         benediction.                          --Milton.

         Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction
         upon her.                             --Longfellow.
   Specifically: The short prayer which closes public
   worship; as, to give the benediction.

3. (Eccl.) The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the
   consecration of a bishop. --Ayliffe.

4. (R. C. Ch.) A solemn rite by which bells, banners,
   candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally
   dedicated to God.

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