Bless (verb)

1. To make or pronounce holy; to consecrate.
2. To ask for God's favor or protection upon.
3. To bestow good things upon.
4. To praise or express admiration for.

Origin:

From the old english word "blessian" meaning "to consecrate".

Examples:

1. The Priest blessed the bread and wine.
2. She blessed the new house.
3. He blessed the children before they went to bed.
4. The teacher blessed the students with good luck.
5. To bless means to ask for God's favor or protection upon.