adoption vs blessing
blessing vs adoptionadoption and blessing both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption | Yes | No | No | No |
| blessing | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
blessing is a hypernym of
adoption; that is, blessing is a
word with a broader meaning than adoption:
- adoption: the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
- blessing: the formal act of approving
| adoption (noun) | blessing (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception | the act of praying for divine protection |
| the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source | the formal act of approving |
| a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit) | a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection |
| a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
| a desirable state |
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