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grace
a disposition to kindness and compassion
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noun
a disposition to kindness and compassion
“the victor's grace in treating the vanquished”
noun
(Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
“God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners”
noun
a sense of propriety and consideration for others
“a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace”
noun
elegance and beauty of movement or expression
“a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace”
noun
a short prayer of thanks before a meal
“their youngest son said grace”
noun
(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”
noun
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.”
verb
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
“Decorate the room for the party”
verb
be beautiful to look at
“Flowers adorned the tables everywhere”
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the victor's grace in treating the vanquished
God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners
there but for the grace of God go I
a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace
a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace
their youngest son said grace
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
The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June.
Decorate the room for the party
beautify yourself for the special day
Flowers adorned the tables everywhere
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