grace

/ɡreɪs/
verb
  1. To bring honor, beauty, or elegance to something or someone.
    • His speech was graced with wit and wisdom.
    • The famous singer graced the stage with her presence.
    • Fresh flowers graced the dining table for the party.
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noun
  1. Smooth, controlled, and attractive movement or appearance.
    • She accepted the award with grace and humility.
    • The cat leaped onto the table with surprising grace.
    • The dancer moved across the stage with incredible grace.
  2. A short prayer said before or after a meal to thank God.
    • He mumbled a quick grace and started eating.
    • We always say grace before dinner on Thanksgiving.
    • The priest led the family in grace before the holiday feast.
  3. Extra time allowed to do something, such as pay a bill or complete a task, without penalty.
    • Students have a grace of one week to return library books.
    • The company offers a 30-day grace period on new accounts.
    • The landlord gave us a three-day grace period to pay the rent.
  4. In Christianity, the free and unearned love and help of God.
    • She believed that only through God's grace could she be forgiven.
    • He thanked God for his grace and mercy.
    • The sermon was about the power of divine grace.
  5. A title used when addressing a duke, duchess, or archbishop.
    • The letter was addressed to Your Grace.
    • Please welcome Her Grace, the Duchess of Cambridge.
    • His Grace the Duke of York attended the ceremony.
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