Emily Dickinson Lexicon

bless (-es, blest), v. [OE blédsian > blôd, blood.] (webplay: god).

1. Give a benediction to; make a covenant with; place hands upon someone's head to bestow promises for.
2. Praise; laud; worship; honor; homage; exalt; glorify; show deference to; glory be to; (see Deuteronomy 8:10).
3. Reward; repay; have a positive affect on; [fig.] sprinkle on; [metaphor] affect the sense of smell.
4. Commend; approve; [fig.] smile; rejoice; express delight.
5. Sanctify; consecrate; hallow; prosper; uphold; endow with a divine gift; confer heavenly protection on; (see Genesis 28:3).
6. Pray; speak good words.