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grace

noun
  1. Refined, effortless beauty of manner, form, and style: elegance, elegancy, polish, urbanity. See beautiful, style
  2. A sense of propriety or rightness: conscience, decency. See right
  3. Kindly, charitable interest in others: altruism, beneficence, benevolence, benignancy, benignity, charitableness, charity, goodwill, kindheartedness, kindliness, kindness, philanthropy. See attitude, kind
  4. Kind, forgiving, or compassionate treatment of or disposition toward others: charity, clemency, lenience, leniency, lenity, mercifulness, mercy. See forgiveness
  5. A kindly act: favor, good turn, indulgence, kindness, service. Archaic: benefit. See help
  6. Temporary immunity from penalties: reprieve, respite. See continue
  7. A short prayer said at meals: benediction, blessing, thanks, thanksgiving. See grateful, religion
verb
  1. To lend dignity or honor to by an act or favor: dignify, honor. See beautiful
  2. To endow with beauty and elegance by way of a notable addition: adorn, beautify, embellish, enhance, set off. See beautiful

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