Benediction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌbɛnəˈdɪkʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Benediction is a noun meaning In the Anglican church, the ceremony used to institute an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.
Meaning
In the Anglican church, the ceremony used to institute an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.
More Meanings
- A Roman Catholic rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water and formally dedicated to God.
- Help, good fortune or reward from God or another supernatural source.
- A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).
Example Sentences
a parting benediction
the nuptial benediction
to pronounce / give / say the benediction
O, look upon me, sir, And hold your hands in benediction o’er me.
Word Forms
- benedictions
Synonyms for benediction
Depending on context, synonyms include blessing, grace.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blessing, benison, dismissal, benefaction, houseblessing, invocation.
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