grace grace /ˈgreɪs/

noun

1. () Elegance and beauty of movement or expression  ( gracility , grace )
   elegance and beauty of movement or expression
    A beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace
   a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace
   
2. () (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence  ( saving grace , state of grace , grace )
   (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
    The conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin
   the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin
    It was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church
   it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church
    The Virgin lived in a state of grace
   the Virgin lived in a state of grace
   
3. () A sense of propriety and consideration for others  ( seemliness , grace )
   a sense of propriety and consideration for others
    A place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace
   a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace
   
4. () A disposition to kindness and compassion  ( goodwill , grace , good will )
   a disposition to kindness and compassion
    The victor's grace in treating the vanquished
   the victor's grace in treating the vanquished
   
5. (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God  ( free grace , grace , grace of God )
   (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
    God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners
   God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners
    There but for the grace of God go I
   there but for the grace of God go I
   
6. A short prayer of thanks before a meal  ( blessing , grace , thanksgiving )
   a short prayer of thanks before a meal
    Their youngest son said grace
   their youngest son said grace
   
   
7. A period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor  ( grace , grace period )
   a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor
    The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June.
   The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June.
   

verb

1. () Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.  ( beautify , embellish , grace , adorn , decorate , ornament )
   make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
    Decorate the room for the party
   Decorate the room for the party
    Beautify yourself for the special day
   beautify yourself for the special day
   
2. Be beautiful to look at  ( adorn , beautify , deck , decorate , embellish , grace )
   be beautiful to look at
    Flowers adorned the tables everywhere
   Flowers adorned the tables everywhere
   

 Grace

noun

1. (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors  ( Grace )
   (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
    The statue in the garden was carved in the likeness of a Grace, symbolizing beauty and charm.
   The statue in the garden was carved in the likeness of a Grace, symbolizing beauty and charm.