Grace
WordNet
noun
(1) A disposition to kindness and compassion
"The victor's grace in treating the vanquished"
(2) (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
"God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners"
"There but for the grace of God go I"
(3) A sense of propriety and consideration for others
(4) Elegance and beauty of movement or expression
(5) A short prayer of thanks before a meal
(6) (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
(7) (Christian 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"
"It was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"
"The Virgin lived in a state of grace"
verb
(8) Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
"Decorate the room for the party"
"Beautify yourself for the special day"
(9) Be beautiful to look at
"Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
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Etymology
From grace from gratia, from gratus ‘pleasing’. Compare grateful.
Noun
- Elegant movement; poise or balance.
- Free and undeserved favour, especially of God. Unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification.
- Divine assistance in resisting sin.
- Short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
- It has become less common to say grace before having dinner.
- For examples of the use of this sense see: citations.
- An allowance of time granted for a debtor during which he is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.
- The repayment of the loan starts after a three years' grace (period).