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grace

nounverb /greɪs/ 1 syllables 5 letters Scrabble 8 WWF 10
Definitions
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.”

noun

one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors

noun

a short prayer of thanks before a meal

“their youngest son said grace”

noun

a sense of propriety and consideration for others

“a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace”

noun

the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God

“God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners”

verb

be beautiful to look at

verb

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

noun

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

elegance and beauty of movement or expression

“a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace”

noun

a disposition to kindness and compassion

“the victor's grace in treating the vanquished”

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