Benediction - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃn|  American pronunciation of the word benediction
Brit.  |ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word benediction

noun

- the act of praying for divine protection (syn: blessing)
- a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection (syn: blessing)

Extra examples

He dismissed the congregation with a benediction.

...the priest offered a benediction for the missing children...

Word forms

noun
singular: benediction
plural: benedictions
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