Words Like BENEDICTION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to BENEDICTION.

6 Alternative Words Similar to benediction

1 Blessing Noun Synonym Words Like Blessing

2 Orison Noun Synonym Words Like Orison

3 Petition Noun Synonym Words Like Petition

4 Prayer Noun Synonym Words Like Prayer

5 Supplication Noun Synonym Words Like Supplication

6 Benison Noun Hyponym Words Like Benison

1 examples of benediction

1 to give the benediction

10 definitions of benediction

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.

3 The short prayer which closes public worship.

4 The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.

5 A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.

6 the act of praying for divine protection

7 a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

8 A blessing.

9 An invocation of divine blessing, usually at the end of a church service.

10 Roman Catholic Church A short service consisting of prayers, the singing of a Eucharistic hymn, and the blessing of the congregation with the host.

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