Grace (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The grand staircase was designed to gracefully curve upwards, thus gracing the foyer of the mansion with an air of elegance.
- Her mother often taught her that subtle makeup can grace any woman's natural beauty, rather than overpower it.
- In her opinion, the old wooden door only needed a new coat of paint to truly grace the facade of their home.
- She spent hours making sure that the wedding cake would perfectly grace the top table as the crowning centrepiece.
- Fresh flowers were brought in each week to grace the tables, bringing warmth to the otherwise dull hotel lobby.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Fringe
- Spangle
- Flight
- Gild The Lily
- Festoon
- Prank
- Caparison
- Vermiculate
- Embroider
- Panel
- Tart Up
- Fledge
- Dress Up
- Tinsel
- Garnish
- Scallop
- Wreathe
- Dress Ship
- Fillet
- Colour
- Emblazon
- Incrust
- Color
- Begild
- Lacquer
- Braid
- Garland
- Landscape
- Foliate
- Filet
- Illustrate
- Paint The Lily
- Smock
- Encrust
- Pipe
- Bead
- Bard
- Applique
- Stucco
- Illuminate
- Enamel
- Bedizen
- Bedight
- Hang
- Broider
- Inlay
- Fret
- Flag
- Bejewel
- Jewel
- Deck
- Blazon
- Redecorate
- Gild
- Bespangle
- Stick
- Trim
Related Words
Meaning 2
Be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The delicate fountain in the center of the garden seemed to effortlessly grace the tranquil atmosphere.
- A stunning crystal chandelier graced the grand ballroom's high ceiling, adding to its already breathtaking beauty.
- Soft morning sunlight streaming through the stained glass windows beautifully graced the interior of the old church.
- Grandiose paintings by famous artists graced the walls of the lavish mansion.
- The elegant ice sculpture in the foyer silently graced the winter-themed dinner party with its serene presence.