graces

/ˈɡɹeɪsɪz/

noun

  1. 1

    Charming, pleasing qualities.

    “The Princess brought grace to an otherwise dull and boring party.”
  2. 2

    A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.

    “It has become less common to say grace before having dinner.”
  3. 3

    In the games of patience or solitaire: a special move that is normally against the rules.

  4. 4

    A grace note.

  5. 5

    Elegant movement; balance or poise.

    “The dancer moved with grace and strength.”
  6. 6

    An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.

    “The repayment of the loan starts after a three-year grace.”
  7. 7

    Free and undeserved favour, especially of God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin.

    “I’m so grateful to God for the grace that He has given me.”
  8. 8

    An act or decree of the governing body of an English university.

verb

  1. 1

    To adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify.

    “He graced the room by simply being there.”
  2. 2

    To dignify or raise by an act of favour; to honour.

  3. 3

    To supply with heavenly grace.

  4. 4

    To add grace notes, cadenzas, etc., to.

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