About The Word Benediction
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Benediction
Benediction Definition And Meaning |
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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.
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