verb (v)

• give a benediction to(verb.communication)

  Example:
  The dying man blessed his son.
  

  Antonym:
  anathemise, anathemize, bedamn, beshrew, curse, damn, imprecate, maledict
  

  source: wordnet30
• confer prosperity or happiness on(verb.possession)

  source: wordnet30
• make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  sign
  

  source: wordnet30
• render holy by means of religious rites(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  consecrate, hallow, sanctify
  Antonym:
  deconsecrate, desecrate, unhallow
  

  source: wordnet30
• To make or pronounce holy; to consecrate(verb)

  source: webster1913