Grace (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.".
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Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 2
Elegance and beauty of movement or expression; "a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
(Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God; "God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners"; "there but for the grace of God go I".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 4
A sense of propriety and consideration for others; "a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 5
(Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors.
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Nouns denoting people.
Meaning 6
A short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The family bowed their heads as the father said grace before the holiday dinner.
- Before digging in, the children were reminded to say their grace.
- Their youngest son said grace, thanking God for the food on the table.
- The pastor led the congregation in a brief prayer of grace before the community meal.
- As was their tradition, the family held hands and said a silent grace before eating.
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Meaning 7
(Christian theology) 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"; "it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"; "the Virgin lived in a state of grace".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The Protestant reformers believed that salvation comes by faith and the grace of God alone.
- The theological concept of grace has been central to the Christian faith since its inception.
- As a Christian believer, Sarah accepted that her faith and trust in God brought her spiritual growth and grace.
- Through his conversion experience, he felt the transformative power of God's grace working in his life.
- Catholic teachings emphasize the importance of sacraments as a means of receiving God's grace and forgiveness.
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Meaning 8
A disposition to kindness and compassion; "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.