Definitions
1.verbTo make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
2.verbTo make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.
3.verbTo invoke divine favor upon.
4.verbTo honor as holy, glorify; to extol for excellence.
5.verbTo esteem or account happy; to felicitate.
6.verbTo wave; to brandish.
7.verb(past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.
8.verb(with from) To secure, defend, or prevent from.