Synonyms:
blessing, approval, approving
Meaning: the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
Usage examples
An invaluable blessing of Nature!
"And you want my blessing?" he said.
Clocks are an evil, women a blessing.
It was not the blessing which I desired.
She heard it at dinner, and felt it a blessing.
Alyosha, let me give you my blessing--a father's blessing."
We do not know which is the greatest blessing, life or death.
"Then go along," Dr. Arnquist said, "with my congratulations and blessing.
Ever, the oak knew, the gray figure would first bow and ask the blessing of God.
And, turning to Marius and Cosette, with both arms extended in blessing, he cried: