Synonyms for bless

verb

1. To give

   endow, bestow, favor, grant, commend, endorse, approve, praise, extol, give one's blessing; see also give 1.

2. To call the blessing of God upon

   commend to God, give benediction, pray for, make the sign of the cross, cross, sign, sprinkle with holy water, anoint, anoint with oil, invoke benefits upon, give a blessing, absolve.

   Antonyms curse*, anathematize, imprecate.

3. To make or pronounce holy

   baptize, canonize, glorify, honor, dedicate, dedicate to God, exalt, give benediction, absolve, anoint, ordain, hallow, consecrate, beatify, sanctify, enshrine, render acceptable to, sacrifice, confirm, laud.

   Antonyms sell to the devil, damn*, condemn.