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   grace

   /ɡreɪs/

   noun

   • 1. smoothness and elegance of movement: "she moved through the water with effortless grace" Similar elegancestylishnesspoisefinessecharmgracefulnessdexterityadroitnessdeftnessfluidity of movementfluencyflowsupplenesssmoothnesseaseeffortlessnessnaturalnessneatnessprecisionagilitynimblenesslight-footednessinformal:poetry in motionrare:flowingnesslightsomenessOpposite stiffnessinelegance
   • 2. courteous good will: "he had the good grace to apologize to her afterwards" Similar courtesycourteousnesspolitenessmannersgood mannersmannerlinesscivilitydecorumdecencyproprietybreedingrespectrespectfulnessconsiderationthoughtthoughtfulnesstacttactfulnessdiplomacyetiquettehumorous:couthOpposite effrontery
   • ▪ an attractively polite manner of behaving: "she has all the social graces"
   • 3. (in Christian belief) the free and unmerited favour of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. Similar favourgood willgenerositykindnessbenefactionbeneficenceindulgence
   • ▪ a divinely given talent or blessing: "the scheme has proved to be a great grace for the Church"
   • 4. a period officially allowed for payment of a sum due or for compliance with a law or condition, especially an extended period granted as a special favour: "we'll give them 30 days' grace and then we'll be doing checks" Similar defermentdeferralpostponementsuspensionputting off/backadjournmentdelayshelvingreschedulinginterruptionarrestpauserespitestaymoratoriumreprievetablingcontinuationrare:put-off
   • 5. a short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal. Similar prayer of thanksthanksgivingblessingbenediction
   • 6. used as forms of description or address for a duke, duchess, or archbishop: "His Grace, the Duke of Atholl"
   • 7. (in Greek mythology) three beautiful goddesses (Aglaia, Thalia, and Euphrosyne) believed to personify and bestow charm, grace, and beauty.

   verb

   • 1. bring honour or credit to (someone or something) by one's attendance or participation: "he is one of the best players ever to have graced the game" Similar dignifydistinguishadd distinction toadd dignity tohonourbestow honour onfavourenhanceadd lustre tomagnifyennobleglorifyelevatemake loftyaggrandizeupgrade
   • ▪ (of a person or thing) be an attractive presence in or on; adorn: "Ms Pasco has graced the front pages of magazines like Elle and Vogue" Similar adornembellishdecoratefurnishornamentadd ornament toenhancebeautifyprettifyenrichbedeckdeck (out)garnishemblazongildset offinformal:get updo updo outliterary:bejewelbedizencaparisonfurbelow

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin gratia, from gratus ‘pleasing, thankful’; related to grateful.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGRACE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of grace as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, related words, and usage examples. Grace can refer to beauty, politeness, approval, prayer, time, or a title for nobility.

   • English (US)

     GRACE meaning: 1. a quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed,...

   • Grace: Arabic Translation

     GRACE translate: رَشاقة. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Grace: Thai Translation

     GRACE translate: ความสง่างาม, คุณงามความดี, การสวดมนต์สั้น ๆ...

   • Grace Spanish Translation

     GRACE translate: gracia, elegancia, gracia, bendición de la...

   • Grace: Korean Translation

     grace translate: 우아함. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Grace: Italian Translation

     GRACE translate: grazia, grazia, cortesia, benedicite,...

   • Grace: Catalan Translation

     grace translate: gràcia, elegància. Learn more in the...

   • Grace: Japanese Translation

     GRACE translate: 優雅さ, 上品（じょうひん）, 礼儀正（れいぎただ）しさ, 祈（いの）り. Learn...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › graceGrace Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word grace as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how grace can refer to divine assistance, approval, favor, charm, ease, and more.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › graceGRACE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Grace definition: elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action. See examples of GRACE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGRACE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word grace in English, from elegance and beauty to kindness and favour. Find synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and related expressions for grace.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › graceGrace - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Grace commonly refers to a smooth and pleasing way of moving, or a polite and thoughtful way of behaving. But when someone says they were late to the airport and only made it onto their plane by the grace of God, they're talking about grace in the context of God's favor.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGRACE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Grace can be a noun or a verb with different meanings. As a noun, it can mean smooth movement, politeness, or a prayer of thanks. As a verb, it can mean to make something more attractive.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgrace noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of grace as a noun in English. Grace can refer to a quality of movement, behaviour, extra time, God's love, a prayer, a title and more.