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bless someone with

B2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

To give someone something wonderful, like a talent or good luck — often as if from God or luck.

Literal meaning: To bestow a blessing upon someone — giving them something divinely or fortunately.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic neutral

To give someone a desirable quality, ability, or thing, especially as a gift from God, nature, or fate.

"She was blessed with an extraordinary memory that helped her throughout her academic career."

"We are blessed with some of the most diverse and talented people on Earth."

— Barack Obama, State of the Union Address, 2011
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 idiomatic informal

Used ironically or sarcastically to suggest that something unwanted has been imposed on someone.

"I've been blessed with a neighbour who practises drums every morning at six."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Often used in the passive: 'She was blessed with a beautiful voice.' Can have a religious sense (God blesses someone) or a secular sense (being fortunate enough to have something). Can also be used sarcastically. Common in both formal and informal registers.

Commonly used with

talent good health intelligence beauty children luck

Forms

Base
bless someone with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
blesses someone with
he/she/it
Past simple
blessed someone with
yesterday
Past participle
blessed someone with
have + pp
-ing form
blessing someone with
continuous

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