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Grace Very Common

Grace has 13 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

"the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin"

"it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"

"the Virgin lived in a state of grace"

2

elegance and beauty of movement or expression

"a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace"

3

a sense of propriety and consideration for others

"a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace"

4

a disposition to kindness and compassion

"the victor's grace in treating the vanquished"

5

a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor

"The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June."

6

(Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors

"The marble statue depicts the Graces holding ribbons, capturing their mythological role as goddesses of beauty."

7

a short prayer of thanks before a meal

"their youngest son said grace"

8

(Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God

"God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners"

"there but for the grace of God go I"

9

Charming, pleasing qualities.

"Her graceful manner made everyone feel welcome at the party."

Verb
1

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

"Decorate the room for the party"

"beautify yourself for the special day"

2

be beautiful to look at

"Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"

3

To adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify.

"The fresh flowers graced the empty mantel, turning a bare room into something elegant and warm."

Proper Noun
1

A female given name from English.

"Grace thanked her godmother for choosing such a lovely name for her daughter."

Example Sentences
"the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin" noun
"it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church" noun
"the Virgin lived in a state of grace" noun
"a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace" noun
"a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace" noun
"the victor's grace in treating the vanquished" noun
"The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June." noun
"their youngest son said grace" noun
"God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners" noun
"there but for the grace of God go I" noun
Antonyms
unseemliness
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
state gracefulness propriety good nature time period Greek deity prayer beneficence change be
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
Aglaia Euphrosyne Thalia wreathe encrust braid embroider stick illustrate garland fledge spangle foliate flag caparison bead pipe applique gild the lily vermiculate smock hang prank tinsel tart up stucco redecorate panel bejewel fillet scallop bedizen dress ship trim deck festoon enamel inlay lacquer gild illuminate emblazon color fringe fret landscape ornament
Rhyming Words
ace hace pace face race lace wace jace tace mace bace glace trace chace apace stace brace space arace place
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