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    • 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|it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church|the Virgin lived in a state of grace

    • grace :make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
      • Decorate the room for the party|beautify yourself for the special day

    • grace :elegance and beauty of movement or expression
      • a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace

    • grace :be beautiful to look at
      • Flowers adorned the tables everywhere

    • grace :a sense of propriety and consideration for others
      • a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace

    • grace :a disposition to kindness and compassion
      • the victor's grace in treating the vanquished

    • grace :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.

    • grace :a short prayer of thanks before a meal
      • their youngest son said grace

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