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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.

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

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   the quality of being pleasantly polite, or a willingness to be fair and honest: with good grace They accepted their defeat with good grace. graces [ plural ] uk / ɡreɪsɪz / us / ɡreɪsɪz /. ways of behaving that are considered polite and pleasant: social graces Ken is sadly lacking in social graces. See more.

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

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   1. a. : unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification. b. : a virtue coming from God. c. : a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine assistance. 2. a. : approval, favor. stayed in his good graces. b. archaic : mercy, pardon. c. : a special favor : privilege.

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

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

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   18 meanings: 1. elegance and beauty of movement, form, expression, or proportion 2. a pleasing or charming quality 3. goodwill.... Click for more definitions.

6. 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.

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

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   Definition of grace noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › graceGrace - definition of grace by The Free Dictionary

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   grace. (grās) n. 1. Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form, or proportion. 2. A characteristic or quality pleasing for its charm or refinement. 3. A sense of fitness or propriety. 4. a. A disposition to be generous or helpful; goodwill. b. Mercy; clemency. 5. A favor rendered by one who need not do so; indulgence. 6.

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

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   GRACE definition: 1. the quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way: 2. the quality of being…. Learn more.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › graceGrace Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    GRACE meaning: 1 : a way of moving that is smooth and attractive and that is not stiff or awkward; 2 : a controlled, polite, and pleasant way of behaving

11. www.yourdictionary.com › graceGrace Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Grace Definition. grās. graced, graces, gracing. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Verb. Pronoun. Idiom. Filter. noun. graces. Beauty or charm of form, composition, movement, or expression. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. An attractive quality, feature, manner, etc. Webster's New World.