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- [ben-i-dik-shuh n]
- /ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk ʃən/
- /ˌben.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ben-i-dik-shuh n]
- /ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk ʃən/
Definitions of benediction word
- variable noun benediction A benediction is a kind of Christian prayer. 3
- variable noun benediction You can refer to something that makes people feel protected and at peace as a benediction. 3
- noun benediction an invocation of divine blessing, esp at the end of a Christian religious ceremony 3
- noun benediction a Roman Catholic service in which the congregation is blessed with the sacrament 3
- noun benediction the state of being blessed 3
- noun benediction a blessing 3
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Origin of benediction
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin benedictiōn- (stem of benedictiō). See Benedictus, -ion
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Parts of speech for Benediction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
benediction popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for benediction
noun benediction
- invocation — the act of invoking or calling upon a deity, spirit, etc., for aid, protection, inspiration, or the like; supplication.
- gratitude — the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful: He expressed his gratitude to everyone on the staff.
- okay — to put one's endorsement on or indicate one's approval of (a request, piece of copy, bank check, etc.); authorize; initial: Would you OK my application?
- amen — Amen is said by Christians at the end of a prayer.
- blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
Antonyms for benediction
noun benediction
- refusal — an act or instance of refusing.
- condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
- disapproval — the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.
- disfavor — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
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