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benediction n

Benediction means a blessing or expression of good wishes. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of benediction

  • a blessing or expression of good wishes

Usage examples of benediction

Her grandmother’s final words felt like a benediction: “May your life be happy and useful.”

The priest ended the service with a benediction, asking that the congregation be blessed and protected.

Before the team left for the tournament, the coach offered a short benediction for safe travel.

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