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grace
noun(grace)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
Synonyms: grace period,
Examples:
The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June..
grace
noun(grace)a short prayer of thanks before a meal
Synonyms: blessing, thanksgiving,
Examples:
Their youngest son said grace.
grace
noun(grace)a sense of propriety and consideration for others
Synonyms: seemliness,
Examples:
A place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace.
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noun(grace)(Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
Synonyms: free grace, grace of god,
Examples:
God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners.
There but for the grace of God go I.
There but for the grace of God go I.
grace
verb(grace)make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
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noun(grace)(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
Synonyms: saving grace, state of grace,
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.
It was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church.
The Virgin lived in a state of grace.
grace
noun(grace)elegance and beauty of movement or expression
Synonyms: gracility,
Examples:
A beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace.
grace
noun(grace)a disposition to kindness and compassion
Synonyms: good will, goodwill,
Examples:
The victor's grace in treating the vanquished.
grace
noun(grace)(Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors