'Benediction' definitions:
Definition of 'benediction'
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Definition of 'Benediction'
From: GCIDE
- Benediction \Ben`e*dic"tion\, n. [L. benedictio: cf. F. b['e]n['e]diction. See Benison.]
- 1. The act of blessing. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus Followed with benediction. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her. --Longfellow. [1913 Webster] Specifically: The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Eccl.) The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop. --Ayliffe. [1913 Webster]
- 4. (R. C. Ch.) A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'benediction'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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,
- thank-you,
- thanks,
- thanksgiving