He who wants benediction shall make it with his own hands.
Source: tatoeba (1748749)
Benediction
/ˌbɛnəˈdɪkʃən/
Synonyms for "benediction" (39 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (8)
Strong matches (12)
Related words (19)
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Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: blessing, acknowledgment, advantage, approbation, approval.
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Synonym selection checklist
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- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
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- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "benediction"
Keep "benediction" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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Final fit check
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Related word relations
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Collocations
5 entriesbenediction prayerbenediction textclosing benedictionliturgical benedictionsolemn benediction
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
My worst trouble was getting away from home on the morning of starting. Mother and my sisters, of course, shed a few tears; but my father, stern and unbending in his manner, gave me his benediction in these words: "Thomas Moore, you're the third son to leave our roof, but your father's blessing goes with you. I left my own home beyond the sea before I was your age." And as they all stood at the gate, I climbed into my saddle and rode away, with a lump in my throat which left me speechless to reply.
Source: tatoeba (3037829)
The silver scrolls, thought to date from the sixth century B.C., contain a version of a prayer called the Priestly Benediction, which Professor Zuckerman says is well known to Jews and Christians.
Source: tatoeba (12111600)
to pronounce / give / say the benediction
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "benediction"?
Closest matches include blessing, acknowledgment, advantage, approbation, approval.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "benediction"?
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