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grace

/ɡɹeɪs/noun, verb1 syllable

Grace means: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc..

Synonyms for grace21

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

saving grace, state of grace

noun, as in a disposition to kindness and compassion

good will, goodwill

noun, as in a short prayer of thanks before a meal

blessing, thanksgiving

noun, as in (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God

grace of God, free grace

noun, as in elegance and beauty of movement or expression

gracility

noun, as in a sense of propriety and consideration for others

seemliness

noun, as in 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

grace period

verb, as in make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

decorate, adorn, ornament, embellish, beautify

verb, as in be beautiful to look at

deck, adorn, decorate, embellish, beautify

also used for grace

gracefulness, Divine Providence, Providence, mense

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What does grace mean?10

verb

1

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.“Decorate the room for the party”

2

be beautiful to look at“Flowers adorned the tables everywhere”

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”

2

a disposition to kindness and compassion“the victor's grace in treating the vanquished”

3

a short prayer of thanks before a meal“their youngest son said grace”

4

(Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God“God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners”

5

elegance and beauty of movement or expression“a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace”

6

a sense of propriety and consideration for others“a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace”

7

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.”

8

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

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with grace?19

two syllables

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Grace in a sentence

  • You embody grace, even in the face of adversity.Igider
  • You possess a strength that comes not from force, but from grace.Igider
  • You navigate life with grace, even in the face of uncertainty.Igider
  • They speak not of strength, but of grace under pressure.Igider
  • A horse is synonymous with grace, strength and great beauty.carlosalberto
  • Jamin's slender figure exudes grace and poise, enhancing her overall beauty.Amastan
  • Their grace comes from hard work, sweat, and pain.unknown
  • The grace notes were sung perfectly by the soprano, but badly by the alto.CM

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Forms of grace

as a noun

plural
graces

as a verb

past tense
graced
present participle
gracing
third-person singular
graces
past participle
graced