graces
noun
- 1
Charming, pleasing qualities.
“The Princess brought grace to an otherwise dull and boring party.”
- 2
A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
“It has become less common to say grace before having dinner.”
- 3
In the games of patience or solitaire: a special move that is normally against the rules.
- 4
A grace note.
- 5
Elegant movement; balance or poise.
“The dancer moved with grace and strength.”
- 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
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
An act or decree of the governing body of an English university.
verb
- 1
To adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify.
“He graced the room by simply being there.”
- 2
To dignify or raise by an act of favour; to honour.
- 3
To supply with heavenly grace.
- 4
To add grace notes, cadenzas, etc., to.
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