be blessed

Have divine favor

Be blessed is a phrase used as a farewell or benediction, expressing a wish for someone's wellbeing and good fortune.

It carries religious overtones, implying divine favor or protection, though it's also used in secular contexts as a warm send-off.

The phrase appears frequently in African American communities and faith-based settings.

Take care of yourself and be blessed.

It can sound presumptuous to some ears when used casually with strangers.

Related

abundance · happiness · redemption · salvation · higher power · bestowed · providence · favored · prosperity · good fortune · inner peace · peace of mind · kindness · sanctity · contentment · gratitude · give thanks · goodwill

Opposites
divine favor/spiritual state

be blessedfall from grace

Loss of status or reputation

fortune/life circumstances

be blessedsuffer

Experience pain or distress

Family

blood, benefit, bless, blessing, blessed, beneficial, blessings, blesses, beneficiary

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G