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blest

blest
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [blest]
    • /blɛst/
    • /bles/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [blest]
    • /blɛst/

Definitions of blest word

  • abbreviation BLEST bless 3
  • abbreviation BLEST blessed 3
  • verb blest a simple past tense and past participle of bless. 1
  • abbreviation BLEST blessed. 1
  • verb with object blest to consecrate or sanctify by a religious rite; make or pronounce holy. 1
  • verb with object blest to request of God the bestowal of divine favor on: Bless this house. 1

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Origin of blest

First appearance:

before 950
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English blessen, Old English blētsian, blēdsian to consecrate, orig. with blood, earlier *blōdisōian (blōd blood + -isō- derivational suffix + -ian v. suffix)

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Parts of speech for Blest

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

blest 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.

blest usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for blest

adj blest

  • chirpy — If you describe a person or their behaviour as chirpy, you mean they are very cheerful and lively.
  • happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.

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