BENEDICTION Synonyms

• (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors

• (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

• elegance and beauty of movement or expression

• a sense of propriety and consideration for others

• a disposition to kindness and compassion

• a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor

• a short prayer of thanks before a meal

• (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God

• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

• be beautiful to look at

• a feeling of profound love and admiration

• the act of admiring strongly

• the worship given to God alone

• a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)

• (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God

• complete and wholehearted fidelity

• a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose

• a message that makes a pledge

• a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something

• the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

• feelings of ardent love

• commitment to some purpose

• religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

• (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)

• respectful deference

• a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

• an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil

• calling up a spirit or devil

• the act of appealing for help

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

• express approval of

• the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

• reverent petition to a deity

• earnest or urgent request

• a fixed text used in praying

• someone who prays to God

• a short prayer of thanks before a meal

• fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

• the activity of worshipping

• a feeling of profound love and admiration

• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

• show devotion to (a deity)

• attend religious services