grace
/ɡɹeɪs/
noun
Meaning
Charming, pleasing qualities.
"The Princess brought grace to an otherwise dull and boring party."
A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
"It has become less common to say grace before having dinner."
In the games of patience or solitaire: a special move that is normally against the rules.
A grace note.
Elegant movement; balance or poise.
"The dancer moved with grace and strength."
An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.
"The repayment of the loan starts after a three-year grace."
Free and undeserved favour, especially of God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin.
"I’m so grateful to God for the grace that He has given me."
An act or decree of the governing body of an English university.
verb
Meaning
To adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify.
"He graced the room by simply being there."
To dignify or raise by an act of favour; to honour.
To supply with heavenly grace.
To add grace notes, cadenzas, etc., to.
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