To give or provide someone with a desirable quality, ability, or gift, often suggesting divine favour or good fortune.
To give someone something wonderful, like a talent or good luck — often as if from God or luck.
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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
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."
To bestow a blessing upon someone — giving them something divinely or fortunately.
To give someone something wonderful, like a talent or good luck — often as if from God or luck.
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.
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