benediction has definitions from the field of religion
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[ noun ] (religion) the act of praying for divine protection

Synonyms

blessing

Used in print

(Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)

They hope , of_course , to reclaim the non-Catholic population to the Catholic faith , and at every Sunday Benediction they recite by_heart the `` Prayer_for_England '' :

Related terms

prayer bless

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[ noun ] (religion) a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

Synonyms

blessing

Related terms

prayer benison bless

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