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Meaning of grace

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  grace
      n 1: (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" [syn: {grace}, {saving grace},
           {state of grace}]
      2: elegance and beauty of movement or expression; "a beautiful
         figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled
         grace" [syn: {grace}, {gracility}]
      3: a sense of propriety and consideration for others; "a place
         where the company of others must be accepted with good grace"
         [syn: {seemliness}, {grace}] [ant: {unseemliness}]
      4: a disposition to kindness and compassion; "the victor's grace
         in treating the vanquished" [syn: {grace}, {good will},
         {goodwill}]
      5: (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of
         beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
      6: a short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son
         said grace" [syn: {grace}, {blessing}, {thanksgiving}]
      7: (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}, {grace of God}, {free grace}]
      v 1: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.;
           "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for
           the special day" [syn: {decorate}, {adorn}, {grace},
           {ornament}, {embellish}, {beautify}]
      2: be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables
         everywhere" [syn: {deck}, {adorn}, {decorate}, {grace},
         {embellish}, {beautify}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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