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grace


I - noun
1. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God;
the state of one who is under such divine influence (Freq. 4)
- 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
- the Virgin lived in a state of grace
Syn:
saving grace, state of grace
Topics:
Christian theology
Hypernyms:
state
2. elegance and beauty of movement or expression (Freq. 4)
- a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace
Syn:
gracility
Derivationally related forms:
gracile (for: gracility), gracious
Hypernyms:
gracefulness
3. a sense of propriety and consideration for others (Freq. 2)
- a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace
Syn:
seemliness
Ant:
unseemliness (for: seemliness)
Derivationally related forms:
gracious, seemly (for: seemliness)
Hypernyms:
propriety, properness, correctitude
4. a disposition to kindness and compassion (Freq. 1)
- the victor's grace in treating the vanquished
Syn:
good will, goodwill
Derivationally related forms:
gracious
Hypernyms:
good nature
5. (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
- God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners
- there but for the grace of God go I
Syn:
grace of God, free grace
Topics:
Christian theology
Hypernyms:
beneficence
6. a short prayer of thanks before a meal
- their youngest son said grace
Syn:
blessing, thanksgiving
Hypernyms:
prayer, petition, orison

II - verb
1. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. (Freq. 1)
- Decorate the room for the party
- beautify yourself for the special day
Syn:
decorate, adorn, ornament, embellish, beautify
Derivationally related forms:
beautification (for: beautify), beauty (for: beautify), embellishment (for: embellish), ornamentation (for: ornament), ornament (for: ornament), adornment (for: adorn), decorative (for: decorate), decor (for: decorate), decoration (for: decorate), decorator (for: decorate)
Hypernyms:
change, alter, modify
Hyponyms:
wreathe, encrust, incrust, beset, braid,
embroider, broider, stick, illustrate, garland, fledge,
flight, spangle, bespangle, foliate, flag, caparison,
bard, barde, dress up, bead, pipe, applique,
gild the lily, paint the lily, vermiculate, smock, hang, prank,
tinsel, tart up, stucco, redecorate, panel, bejewel,
jewel, fillet, filet, scallop, bedizen, dress ship,
trim, garnish, dress, deck, bedight, bedeck,
festoon, enamel, inlay, lacquer, gild, begild,
engild, illuminate, emblazon, blazon, color, colour,
fringe, fret, landscape
Verb Group:
ornament
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
- They grace the halls with holly
2. be beautiful to look at
- Flowers adorned the tables everywhere
Syn:
deck, adorn, decorate, embellish, beautify
Derivationally related forms:
beautification (for: beautify), beauty (for: beautify), decorative (for: decorate), decoration (for: decorate), adornment (for: adorn)
Hypernyms:
be
Hyponyms:
ornament
Verb Frames:
- Something ----s something
- Holly flowers grace the halls

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