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   Grace

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   noun

   • 1. simple elegance or refinement of movement: "she moved through the water with effortless grace" Similar elegancestylishnesspoisefinessecharmgracefulnessdexterityadroitnessdeftnessfluidity of movementfluencyflowsupplenesssmoothnesseaseeffortlessnessnaturalnessneatnessprecisionagilitynimblenesslight-footednessinformal:poetry in motionrare:flowingnesslightsomenessOpposite stiffnessinelegance
   • 2. courteous goodwill: "at least he has the grace to admit his debt to her" Similar courtesycourteousnesspolitenessmannersgood mannersmannerlinesscivilitydecorumdecencyproprietybreedingrespectrespectfulnessconsiderationthoughtthoughtfulnesstacttactfulnessdiplomacyetiquettehumorous:couthOpposite effrontery
   • ▪ an attractively polite manner of behaving: "she has all the social graces"
   • 3. (in Christian belief) the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. Similar favorgood willgenerositykindnessbenefactionbeneficenceindulgence
   • ▪ a divinely given talent or blessing: "the graces of the Holy Spirit"
   • 4. a period officially allowed for payment of a sum due or for compliance with a law or condition, especially an extended period granted as a special favor: "another three days' grace" Similar defermentdeferralpostponementsuspensionputting off/backadjournmentdelayshelvingreschedulinginterruptionarrestpauserespitestaymoratoriumreprievetablingcontinuationrare:put-off
   • 5. a short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal: "before dinner the Reverend Newman said grace" Similar prayer of thanksthanksgivingblessingbenediction
   • 6. used as forms of description or address for a duke, duchess, or archbishop: "His Grace, the Duke of Atholl"
   • 7. (in Greek mythology) three beautiful goddesses (Aglaia, Thalia, and Euphrosyne) believed to personify and bestow charm, grace, and beauty.

   verb

   • 1. do honor or credit to (someone or something) by one's presence: "she bowed out from the sport she has graced for two decades" Similar dignifydistinguishadd distinction toadd dignity tohonorbestow honor onfavorenhanceadd luster tomagnifyennobleglorifyelevatemake loftyaggrandizeupgrade
   • ▪ (of a person or thing) be an attractive presence in or on; adorn: "Ms. Pasco has graced the front pages of magazines like" Similar adornembellishdecoratefurnishornamentadd ornament toenhancebeautifyprettifyenrichbedeckdeck (out)garnishemblazongildset offinformal:get updo updo outliterary:bejewelbedizencaparisonfurbelow

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin gratia, from gratus ‘pleasing, thankful’; related to grateful.

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2. www.thefreedictionary.com › graceGrace - definition of grace by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form, or proportion. 2. A characteristic or quality pleasing for its charm or refinement. 3. A sense of fitness or propriety. 4. a. A disposition to be generous or helpful; goodwill. b. Mercy; clemency. 5. A favor rendered by one who need not do so; indulgence. 6.

3. www.biblestudytools.com › dictionary › graceWhat is Grace? Bible Meaning and Definition - Bible Study Tools

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   An accurate, common definition describes grace as the unmerited favor of God toward man. In the Old Testament, the term that most often is translated "grace, " is hen [ ej ]; in the New Testament, it is charis [ cavri" ]. The Old Testament. The word hen [ ej] occurs around sixty times in the Old Testament.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgrace noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   grace. noun. /ɡreɪs/ Idioms. of movement. [uncountable] an attractive quality of movement that is smooth and done with control; a simple and beautiful quality. She moves with the natural grace of a ballerina. a debut album of uncommon grace and beauty. Topics Appearance c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Join us.

5. upepiscopal.org › churches › grace-episcopal-church-menomineeGrace Episcopal Church (Menominee)

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   Grace Episcopal Church Webpage. 922 10th Ave. Menominee, MI 49858. (906) 863-2385.

6. www.wyso.org › 2023/12/24 › how-sweet-the-sound-amazing-grace-turns-250How sweet the sound: 'Amazing Grace' turns 250 | WYSO

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   Dec 24, 2023 · Published December 24, 2023 at 8:55 AM EST. Listen • 12:51. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: You know those songs that you just kind of know? You sing along without even thinking about the lyrics. We're going to explore the history of one of those songs this morning. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "AMAZING GRACE") PAUL ROBESON: (Singing) Amazing grace.

7. www.npr.org › 2018/11/14 › 667440842Aretha Franklin Touches The Infinite In The Long-Delayed Film ......

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   Nov 14, 2018 · Music News. At Aretha Franklin's Funeral, Gospel Was The Heart — And Backbone. Marvin Gaye, whose "Wholy Holy" Franklin covers on Amazing Grace, told her biographer, David Ritz, that the album is...

8. www.thelakes.cc › staffSTAFF – The Lakes Church

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   Alex and I both have a heart for young people, and have served in both the student and children’s ministries while attending here. I have been a part-time staff member since April, 2017. We have four children from Minnows all the way up to The Well, and host the young adults small group in our Commerce home! The Lakes Church.