Sentence:  to pronounce / give / say the <WSD>benediction</WSD>; the nuptial <WSD>benediction</WSD>; a parting <WSD>benediction</WSD> 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).