5 letter words with LES in the middle

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions: to consecrate or render holy, to ask divine favor for, to bring good fortune or happiness to, to extol or glorify, to protect or guard from evil or harm

Pronunciations: US: /blɛs/; UK: /blɛs/

Origin and Usage: The word "bless" originated from the Old English word "blētsian" meaning "to hallow or consecrate by religious rite, make holy, give thanks." It has been in use since the 9th century and has retained its meaning throughout the years.

Synonyms: sanctify, hallow, consecrate, dedicate, anoint, praise, extol, glorify, honor, protect, guard

Related Words: grace, faith, peace, trust, mercy

Example Sentences:

1. The priest will bless the congregation at the end of the service.
2. She asked her parents to bless her marriage.
3. The kind words from her colleagues blessed her with happiness.
4. He always takes time to bless his food before eating.
5. May the Lord bless and keep you always.

Definition of Blest

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definition: Blest is an archaic or poetic form of the word "blessed". It means to be endowed with happiness, good fortune, or divine grace.

3. Pronunciations: US: /blɛst/, UK: /blɛst/

4. Origin and Usage: Blest is derived from the Old English word "blētsian", which means "to consecrate with blood, to mark with blood". It was commonly used in Middle English and Early Modern English literature, but has since become archaic. Today, the more commonly used form is "blessed".

5. Synonyms: Fortunate, lucky, favored, happy, prosperous, successful.

6. Related Words: Bless, blent, blets, bleat, bleep.

7. Example Sentences:

• She felt blest to have such a loving family.
• The blest couple exchanged vows in the church.
• The blest event was celebrated with great joy and festivity.

Parts of Speech

Noun: the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of a human or an animal body.

Definitions

• The soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of a human or an animal body.
• The edible parts of animals, especially mammals, that are used as food.

Pronunciations

• US: /flɛʃ/
• UK: /flɛʃ/

Origin and Usage

The word "flesh" comes from the Old English "flǣsc," which means "meat, flesh, muscle." It has been used to describe the soft substance that makes up the bodies of animals and humans since the 9th century. In addition to its literal usage, the word "flesh" is also used in a figurative sense to refer to the physical body or the human condition.

Synonyms

• Meat
• Tissue
• Muscle
• Fat

Related Words

• Blood
• Bones
• Heart
• Brain
• Skin

Example Sentences

• The butcher trimmed the excess fat from the flesh of the beef.
• She ate the flesh of the chicken and left the bones on her plate.
• He worked hard to build up his flesh and muscle mass.
• She couldn stand the sight of raw flesh.
• He felt the cold flesh of the fish in his hands.