Bless

v. (past and past part blessed, poet blest)1 ask God to look favourably on, esp. by making the sign of the cross over. 2 consecrate (food etc.). 3 glorify (God). 4 attribute one’s good luck to (stars etc.); thank. 5 (usu. in passive) make happy or successful (blessed with children). o bless me (or my soul) exclamation of surprise etc. bless you! exclamation of endearment, gratitude, etc., or to a person who has just sneezed. [Old English]