what does grace mean?
GRACE as NOUN
- Meaning
- a disposition to kindness and compassion
- benign good will
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- the victor’’s grace in treating the vanquished
Hypernyms(s) grace is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
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- God’’s grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners
- there but for the grace of God go I
Hypernyms(s) grace is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- a sense of propriety and consideration for others
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Hypernyms(s) grace is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- elegance and beauty of movement or expression
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Hypernyms(s) grace is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a short prayer of thanks before a meal
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Hypernyms(s) grace is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm
- a favorite subject for sculptors
Hypernyms(s) Grace is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- (Bhristian theology) a state of sanctification by God
- the state of one who under such divine influence
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- the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin
- it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of
Hypernyms(s) grace is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
GRACE as VERB
- Meaning
- make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
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- Decorate the room for the party
- beautify yourself for the special day
Hypernyms(s) grace is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Flowers adorned the tables everywhere
Hypernyms(s) grace is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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