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grace   (TTS Sound)

The noun grace has 7 senses

• grace, saving grace, state of grace -- ((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")


• grace, gracility -- (elegance and beauty of movement or expression; "a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace")


• seemliness, grace -- (a sense of propriety and consideration for others; "a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace")


• grace, good will, goodwill -- (a disposition to kindness and compassion; "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished")


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


• grace, blessing, thanksgiving -- (a short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace")


• grace, grace of God, free grace -- ((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")

The verb grace has 2 senses

• decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify -- (make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day")


• deck, adorn, decorate, grace, embellish, beautify -- (be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere")