Meaning of BENEDICTION
| Pronunciation: | | `beni'dikshun
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- [n] the act of praying for divine protection
- [n] a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
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| | Synonyms: | | blessing, blessing |
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| | See Also: | | benison, orison, petition, prayer, prayer, supplication | |
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| | Definition: | | Benediction
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| | Definition: | | \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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| | Related Terms: | | 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 |
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