English · Word Candidate

bless

/blɛs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: blesses

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho thứ gì đó trở nên thiêng liêng

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To invoke divine favor upon.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhờ ơn trời

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Verb

In some countries, priests bless farm animals on St. Anthony's Day.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used as an expression of endearment, gratitude, or (ironically) belittlement.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dùng để thể hiện sự yêu mến hoặc biết ơn

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InterjectionRegister: UK, informal

Ah bless! You must be the welcoming committee for anyone who dares express ignorance.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “bless” mean?

To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.

Is “bless” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.