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grace / Grace > 9 senses
NOUN1grace, saving grace, state of grace(Bhristian theology) a state of sanctification by God
2grace, gracilityElegance and beauty of movement or expression
3grace, seemlinessA sense of propriety and consideration for others
4grace, good will, goodwillA disposition to kindness and compassion
5Grace(Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm
6grace, blessing, thanksgivingA short prayer of thanks before a meal
7grace, grace of God, free grace(Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
VERB1grace, decorate, adorn, ornament, embellish, beautifyMake more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
2grace, deck, adorn, decorate, embellish, beautifyBe beautiful to look at
grace / Grace > pronunciation
Soundsgrey's
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grace > noun 1, state
Meaning(Bhristian theology) a state of sanctification by God. The state of one who under such divine influence.
Examples"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"
Synonymssaving grace, state of grace
CategoryChristian theology
Broaderstate
grace > noun 2, attribute
MeaningElegance and beauty of movement or expression.
Synonymsgracility
Broadergracefulness
Verbsgrace; grace
grace > noun 3, attribute
MeaningA sense of propriety and consideration for others.
Synonymsseemliness
Broaderpropriety, properness, correctitude
Contraryunseemliness
grace > noun 4, attribute
MeaningA disposition to kindness and compassion. Benign good will.
Examples"the victor's grace in treating the vanquished"
Synonymsgood will, goodwill
Broadergood nature
Grace > noun 5, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm. A favorite subject for sculptors.
CategoryGreek mythology
NarrowerAglaia; Euphrosyne; Thalia
BroaderGreek deity
grace > noun 6, communication
MeaningA short prayer of thanks before a meal.
Synonymsblessing, thanksgiving
Broaderprayer, petition, orison; thanks
grace > noun 7, attribute
Meaning(Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God.
Examples"God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners"; "there but for the grace of God go I"
Synonymsgrace of God, free grace
CategoryChristian theology
Broaderbeneficence
grace > verb 1, creation
MeaningMake more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
ModelThey grace the halls with holly
Synonymsdecorate, adorn, ornament, embellish, beautify
Narrowerwreathe; encrust, incrust, beset; braid; embroider, broider; stick; illustrate; garland; fledge, flight; spangle, bespangle; foliate; flag; caparison, bard, dress up; bead; pipe; applique; gild the lily, paint the lily; vermiculate; smock; hang; prank; tinsel; tart up; stucco; redecorate; panel; bejewel, jewel; fillet, filet; scallop; bedizen; dress ship; trim, garnish, dress; trim; deck, bedight, bedeck; festoon; enamel; inlay; lacquer; gild, begild, engild; illuminate; emblazon, blazon; color, colour, emblazon; fringe; fret; landscape
Broaderchange, alter, modify
Similar toornament
Nounsgrace
grace > verb 2, stative
MeaningBe beautiful to look at.
PatternSomething ----s something
ModelHolly flowers grace the halls
Synonymsdeck, adorn, decorate, embellish, beautify
Narrowerornament
Broaderbe
Nounsgrace

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