Plural for refinement or gentility in manner or nature
“She spoke with grace and elegance, and maintained a sense of calm that allowed her to face life's hurdles with dignity and acceptance.”
Plural for smoothness and elegance of movement
“He moved with the grace of a trained dancer.”
Plural for kindness or benevolence extended to others
“Harold regularly spoke of God's grace that was bestowed upon him during his life.”
Plural for an act of kindness, mercy or benevolence
“It is a preparative for receiving grace, and the effect of grace received, from both which considerations the more a man has of it, the better.”
Plural for a short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal
“Neither of my parents had been overly religious, although Dad would always insist on saying grace before each meal.”
Plural for good manners or etiquette
“Marcus had the good grace to admit that the article had spurred him on to prove he could still win at the highest level.”
Plural for the condition or fact of being favored by someone
“In its infancy, the process fell from grace because of production problems.”
Plural for a period officially allowed for payment of a sum due
“If the patient cannot pay immediately, a period of grace will be allowed.”
Plural for a quality or characteristic that is honorable or meritorious
“As if taste were not enough, red wine has the added grace of being allegedly healthy for the heart.”
To make more beautiful or attractive by adorning or decorating
“A special table will grace the Great Chamber of a historic house in York in memory of one of its volunteers.”
To honor or favor
“He would grace the internet with the most perfect email ever crafted by an individual.”
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