Heaven /(hĕv"'n)/

1. The expanse of space surrounding the earth; esp., that which seems to be over the earth like a great arch or dome; the firmament; the sky; the place where the sun, moon, and stars appear; -- often used in the plural in this sense.

   I never saw the heavens so dim by day.

   When my eyes shall be turned to behold for the last time the sun in heaven.

2. The dwelling place of the Deity; the abode of bliss; the place or state of the blessed after death.

   Unto the God of love, high heaven's King.

   It is a knell That summons thee to heaven or to hell.

   New thoughts of God, new hopes of Heaven.

3. The sovereign of heaven; God; also, the assembly of the blessed, collectively; -- used variously in this sense, as in No. 2.; as, heaven helps those who help themselves.

   Her prayers, whom Heaven delights to hear.

   The will And high permission of all-ruling Heaven.

4. Any place of supreme happiness or great comfort; perfect felicity; bliss; a sublime or exalted condition; as, a heaven of delight.

   O bed! bed! delicious bed! That heaven upon earth to the weary head!

imp. & p. p. Heavened; p. pr. & vb. n. Heavening

1. To place in happiness or bliss, as if in heaven; to beatify. [R.]

   We are happy as the bird whose nest Is heavened in the hush of purple hills.