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- [blest]
- /blɛst/
- /bles/
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- [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.
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