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grace

UK/ɡɹeɪs/ US/ɡɹeɪs/ common
noun (7) verb (2)

noun

1.

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

  • “the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin”
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a sense of propriety and consideration for others

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4.

a disposition to kindness and compassion; benign good will

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

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

  • “God”
  • “;”
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verb

1.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

  • “Decorate the room for the party”
  • “beautify yourself for the special day”
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2.

be beautiful to look at

  • “Flowers adorned the tables everywhere”
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Origin

From Middle English grace, from Old French grace (modern French grâce), from Latin grātia (“kindness, favour, esteem”), from grātus (“pleasing”), from Proto-Indo-European *gʷerH- (“to praise, welcome”); compare grateful. The word displaced the native Middle English held, hield (“grace”) (from Old English held, hyld (“grace”)), Middle English este (“grace, favour, pleasure”) (from Old English ēst (“grace, kindness, favour”)), Middle English athmede(n) (“grace”) (from Old English ēadmēdu (“grace”)), Middle English are, ore (“grace, mercy, honour”) (from Old English ār (“honour, grace, kindness, mercy”)).

Phrases

  • airs and graces
  • but for the grace of God
  • cooperating grace
  • coup de grace
  • covenant of grace
  • expectative grace
  • fall from grace
  • free grace
  • Grace Estate

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