grace

About 27.07 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Charming, pleasing qualities.

   The Princess brought grace to an otherwise dull and boring party.

2. noun A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.

   It has become less common to say grace before having dinner.

3. noun In the games of patience or solitaire: a special move that is normally against the rules.
4. noun A grace note.
5. noun Elegant movement; elegance of movement; balance or poise.

   The dancer moved with grace and strength.

6. noun An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which they are free of at least part of their normal obligations towards the creditor.

   The repayment of the loan starts after a three-year grace.

7. noun Favor, sanction or beneficence.

   The minister has extended his grace to our effort.

8. noun Free and undeserved favour from God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin.

   divine grace

Similar words

beautify good will goodwill favour honor seemliness thanksgiving favor blessing gracility

Often followed by

of and to is in the that was which

Word family

Graces grace under fire graced graces gracing said grace say grace saying grace says grace state of grace