confer prosperity or happiness on
"The villagers built a shrine to bless their fields and ensure a bountiful harvest."
render holy by means of religious rites
"The priest blessed the congregation before they entered the church."
To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
"The priest blessed the altar before the congregation gathered for mass."
In plain English: To bless means to ask for God's protection and good fortune on someone or something.
"They bless each other with a warm hug before going their separate ways."
Used as an expression of endearment, gratitude, or (ironically) belittlement.
"After winning the lottery, he looked at his old car and muttered, Bless you, poor thing."
A surname, from German.
"Bless is a common English surname derived from the German word for 'happy' or 'lucky'."
The word "bless" comes from the Old English term bletsian, meaning to consecrate or hallow by sprinkling blood. Its ultimate origin is uncertain but may trace back to a root related to blooming.