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Definition of: grace
(grās) noun
1. Beauty or harmony of form, attitude, etc.; ease and elegance of speech.
2. Any excellence or attractive characteristic, quality, or endowment.
3. Unmerited favor or good will; clemency; hence, any kindness, favor, or service freely rendered.
4. Theol. The unmerited love and favor of God in Christ; hence, free gift; the divine influence acting within the heart, to regenerate, sanctify, and keep it; a state of reconciliation to God through Christ; the power or disposition to exercise saving faith and to live the Christian life; any spiritual gift or attainment. See CHARISMA.
5. A short prayer before or after a meal.
6. Something granted in the exercise of favor or discretion and not as of right.
7. A courteous or gracious demeanor; graciousness; demeanor in general.
8. Music An ornament or embellishment, as a trill, turn, or the like.
9. Obs. Physical virtue or efficiency. See synonyms under FAVOR, MERCY.
—good graces Favorable regard; friendship.
—v.t. graced, grac·ing
1. To add grace and beauty to; adorn.
2. To dignify; honor.
3. Music To ornament with grace notes or other embellishments. [<OF <L gratia favor]
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