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

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   The meaning of GRACE is unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification. How to use grace in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Grace.

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

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

4. 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.

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

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   1. uncountable noun. If someone moves with grace, they move in a smooth, controlled, and attractive way. He moved with the grace of a trained boxer. Ballet classes are important for poise and grace. Synonyms: elegance, finesse, poise, ease More Synonyms of grace. 2. uncountable noun.

6. 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

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

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   1. elegance and beauty of movement, form, expression, or proportion. 2. a pleasing or charming quality. 3. goodwill or favour. 4. the granting of a favour or the manifestation of goodwill, esp by a superior. 5. a sense of propriety and consideration for others.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › grace_ngrace, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   grace noun. Meaning & use. I. Favour, benevolence. I.1. Theology. I.1.a. a1225–. As a quality of God: benevolence towards humanity, bestowed freely and without regard to merit, and which manifests in the giving of blessings and granting of salvation; = free grace n.

9. 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.

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

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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.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGRACE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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    1. If someone moves with grace, they move in a smooth, controlled, and attractive way. [...] 2. The graces are the ways of behaving and doing things which are considered polite and well-mannered. [...] 3. If you say that something graces a place or a person, you mean that it makes them more attractive. [formal] [...] More. Definitions of 'Grace'