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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.

Synonyms

mense