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Meaning of the word grace in English

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grace

US /ɡreɪs/
UK /ɡreɪs/
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Noun

1.

smoothness and elegance of movement

Example:
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She moved with effortless grace across the stage.
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The dancer's movements were full of grace.
Synonym:
elegancepoisefluiditysmoothnessfinesse
2.

courteous goodwill

Example:
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He accepted the defeat with good grace.
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They showed great grace in handling the difficult situation.
Synonym:
courtesypolitenessdecorumdignitytact
3.

(in Christian belief) the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings

Example:
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By God's grace, they survived the accident.
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The sermon focused on divine grace and forgiveness.
Synonym:
blessingfavormercybenevolencedivine favor

Verb

1.

to adorn or do credit to (someone or something) by one's presence

Example:
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The old mansion was graced by beautiful gardens.
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The queen graced the event with her presence.
Synonym:
adornbeautifyembellishdignifyhonor
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