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- DictionaryGrace/ɡrās/
noun
- 1. simple elegance or refinement of movement: "she moved through the water with effortless grace"
- 2. courteous goodwill: "at least he has the grace to admit his debt to her"
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"
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word grace as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how grace can refer to divine assistance, approval, favor, charm, ease, and more.
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Grace can mean different things in different contexts, such as a quality of movement, politeness, approval, prayer, or time. Learn how to use grace in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.
Grace definition: elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action. See examples of GRACE used in a sentence.
Grace commonly refers to a smooth and pleasing way of moving, or a polite and thoughtful way of behaving. But when someone says they were late to the airport and only made it onto their plane by the grace of God, they're talking about grace in the context of God's favor.
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- fall from grace
- in someone's good graces
- with bad/ill grace
- with good grace
- grace (a person, group, etc.) with your presence
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1 grace /ˈgreɪs/ noun
plural graces
1 grace
/ˈgreɪs/
noun
◊ If you fall from grace or experience a fall from grace, you no longer enjoy the success or good reputation that you once had, usually because you have done something wrong.
•The governor fell from grace after being accused of tax fraud.
◊ If you are in someone's good graces, that person likes you and has a good opinion of you.
•He works late to stay in his boss's good graces.
: in a way that shows that you are not happy about something : in an unpleasant way
•They agreed to the compromise with bad grace.
: in a polite and pleasant way
•She accepted his advice with good grace. [=graciously]
•They lost the game with good grace.
— see also coup de grâce, saving grace
[+ object] formal
: to decorate or add beauty to (something)
: to come to a place to be with (a person, group, etc.) — usually used humorously
•He finally decided to grace us with his presence [=he finally showed up] 10 minutes after dinner started.
•Will you be gracing the meeting with your presence? [=will you be coming to the meeting?]
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word grace in English, from a way of moving or behaving to a help or kindness from God. See examples, synonyms, and related terms for grace.
Grace can mean beauty, charm, favor, mercy, or divine love, among other things. Learn the different meanings, examples, and idioms of grace from various sources and dictionaries.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word grace in English, from elegance and beauty to kindness and favour. Find synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and related expressions for grace.
