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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