Synonyms for bless

Verb

1. bless, raise, conjure, conjure up, invoke, evoke, stir, call down, arouse, bring up, put forward, call forth

usage: give a benediction to; "The dying man blessed his son"

2. bless, confer, bestow

usage: confer prosperity or happiness on

3. bless, sign, gesticulate, gesture, motion

usage: make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate

4. consecrate, bless, hallow, sanctify, declare

usage: render holy by means of religious rites