Benison

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛnɪsən/

Definitions of benison

noun a blessing or benediction

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother always gives me her benison before I go to bed.

A2 The priest offered a benison to the newlyweds during the ceremony.

B1 The king bestowed his benison upon the soldiers before they went into battle.

B2 The CEO's benison was seen as a sign of approval for the new project.

C1 The president's benison was sought after by many politicians seeking reelection.

C2 The pope's benison was considered a blessing for all those who attended the mass.

Examples of benison in a Sentence

formal The priest offered a benison to the newlyweds during the ceremony.

informal My grandmother always gives me her benison before I leave for a trip.

slang I could really use a benison from Lady Luck right about now.

figurative The rain was a benison for the dry crops in the fields.

Grammatical Forms of benison

• past tense: benedicted
• plural: benisons
• comparative: more benison
• superlative: most benison
• present tense: blesses
• future tense: will benison
• perfect tense: has benisoned
• continuous tense: is benisoning
• singular: benison
• positive degree: blessed
• infinitive: to benison
• gerund: blessing
• participle: blessing

Origin and Evolution of benison

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'benison' originated from the Old French word 'benisun' which came from the Latin word 'benedictionem' meaning blessing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'benison' has evolved from simply meaning a blessing or benediction to also encompassing good wishes or a gesture of goodwill.