Blessing and Obligation

Blessing

Blessing noun - A prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor.

Obligation and blessing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obligation" instead a noun "Blessing".

Obligation

Obligation noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.

Blessing and obligation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Blessing" instead a noun "Obligation".

How words are described

special special blessing special obligation
particular particular blessing particular obligation
original original blessing original obligation
actual actual blessing actual obligation
Other adjectives: real, personal, holy, reluctant, traditional, magical.
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