bless (
http://definr.com/bless)
v 1: give a benediction to; "The dying man blessed his son" [ant:
curse]
2: confer prosperity or happiness on
3: make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on
God for protection; consecrate [syn:
sign]
4: render holy by means of religious rites [syn:
consecrate,
hallow,
sanctify] [ant:
desecrate]