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grace / Grace > 9 senses
NOUN1grace, saving grace, state of grace(Christian 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
Rhymesace / ACE, aerospace, airspace, and 64 more rhymes in eys...
grace > noun 1, state
Meaning(Christian 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
Adjectivesgracious
Verbsgrace; grace
grace > noun 3, attribute
MeaningA sense of propriety and consideration for others.
Synonymsseemliness
Contraryunseemliness
Broaderpropriety, properness, correctitude
Adjectivesgracious; gracious
grace > noun 4, attribute
MeaningA disposition to kindness and compassion.
Examples"the victor's grace in treating the vanquished"
Synonymsgood will, goodwill
Broadergood nature
Adjectivesgracious; gracious
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
BroaderGreek deity
NarrowerAglaia; Euphrosyne; Thalia
grace > noun 6, communication
MeaningA short prayer of thanks before a meal.
Synonymsblessing, thanksgiving
Broaderprayer, petition, orison
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
Similar toornament
Broaderchange, alter, modify
Narrowerwreathe; encrust, incrust, beset; braid; embroider, broider; stick; illustrate; garland; fledge, flight; spangle, bespangle; foliate; flag; caparison, bard, barde, 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
Nounsgrace
grace > verb 2, stative
MeaningBe beautiful to look at.
PatternSomething ----s something
ModelHolly flowers grace the halls
Synonymsdeck, adorn, decorate, embellish, beautify
Broaderbe
Narrowerornament
Nounsgrace

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