To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.
To invoke divine favor upon.
To honor as holy, glorify; to extol for excellence.
To esteem or account happy; to felicitate.
To wave; to brandish.
(past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.
(with from) To secure, defend, or prevent from.
Used as an expression of endearment, gratitude, or (ironically) belittlement.