Benediction
Benediction noun - A prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor.
Usage example: the priest offered a benediction for the missing children
Intercession and benediction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intercession" instead a noun "Benediction".
Nearby Words: benedict, benedictory
Intercession
Intercession noun - The act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.).
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Synonyms for Intercession
Benediction and intercession are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Benediction" instead a noun "Intercession".
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Related pairs
- devotion and benediction
- devotion and intercession
- grace and benediction
- grace and intercession
- dedication and benediction
- dedication and intercession
- favour and benediction
- favour and intercession
- consecration and benediction
- consecration and intercession
- invocation and benediction
- invocation and intercession
- supplication and benediction
- supplication and intercession
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Intercession and Benediction. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/benediction/intercession
Benediction & Intercession. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/benediction/intercession>.
Intercession or Benediction. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/benediction/intercession.
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