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grace


Definition: Meaning of, grace in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡreɪs /

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grace graces
  1. way of moving [uncountable] a smooth way of moving that looks natural, relaxed, and attractive [=  gracefulness]
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  2. behaviour [uncountable] polite and pleasant behaviour
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  3. behaviour graces [plural] the skills needed to behave in a way that is considered polite and socially acceptable
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  4. more time [uncountable] also grace period American English more time that is allowed to someone to finish a piece of work, pay a debt etc
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  5. with (a) good/bad grace in a willing and pleasant way, or an unwilling and angry way
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  6. god's kindness formal [uncountable] God's kindness that is shown to people
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  7. there but for the grace of God (go I) used to say that you feel lucky not to be in the same bad situation as someone else
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  8. prayer [uncountable] a prayer thanking God, said before a meal
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  9. soul [uncountable] the state of someone's soul when it is free from evil, according to Christian belief
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  10. Your/His etc Grace used as a title when talking to or about a DUKE, DUCHESS, or ARCHBISHOP
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  11. the Graces three beautiful Greek goddesses who often appear in art
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grace graced graced
Present Participle Third Person Singular
gracing graces
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  1. grace something/somebody with your presence to bring honour to an occasion or group of people by coming to something - said humorously when someone comes late or does not often come to meetings etc
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  2. formal to make a place or an object look more attractive
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Grace


Definition: Meaning of, Grace in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / greɪs /

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  1. Greek mythology one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favourite subject for sculptors
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Grace used in phrases

  • Amazing Grace
    1. a HYMN (= a song of praise to God) that is popular in the US and in the UK
  • Darling, Grace
    1. (1815-42) a British woman whose father was in charge of a LIGHTHOUSE (= a tower with a flashing light that guides ships away from dangerous rocks), and who is famous for bravely ROW ing out to sea in a little boat during a storm to save nine people whose boat had sunk
  • Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen (noun)
    1. 1906-1964 united States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns
  • Grace Kelly (noun)
    1. 1928-1982 united States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco
  • Grace Patricia Kelly (noun)
    1. 1928-1982 united States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco
  • Grace, W.G.
    1. (1848-1915) an English CRICKET player who many people think was the greatest player of the 19th century. He was a very tall, large man with a long thick BEARD
  • Kelly, Grace
    1. (1928-82) a US film actress who was famous for her beauty, and who appeared in such films as High Noon (1952) and High Society (1956). She became Princess Grace of Monaco when she married Prince Rainier in 1956.
  • Princess Grace of Monaco (noun)
    1. 1928-1982 united States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco
  • fall from grace (verb)
    1. revert back to bad behaviour after a period of good behaviour
  • free grace (noun)
    1. Christian theology the free and unmerited favour or beneficence of God
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