Толковый словарь английского языка - grace
Grace
grace
I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin gratia favor, charm, thanks, from gratus pleasing, grateful; akin to Sanskrit gṛṇāti he praises Date: 12th century 1. unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification, a virtue coming from God, a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine ~, 2. approval , favor , mercy , pardon , a special favor ; privilege , disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency, a temporary exemption ; reprieve , 3. a charming or attractive trait or characteristic, a pleasing appearance or effect ; charm , ease and suppleness of movement or bearing, 4. — used as a title of address or reference for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop a short prayer at a meal asking a blessing or giving thanks, three sister goddesses in Greek mythology who are the givers of charm and beauty, a musical trill, turn, or appoggiatura, 8. sense of propriety or right , the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful, see: mercy II. transitive verb (~d; gracing) Date: 1585 to confer dignity or honor on, adorn , embellish
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n. & v. --n. 1 attractiveness, esp. in elegance of proportion or manner or movement; gracefulness. 2 courteous good will (had the grace to apologize). 3 an attractive feature; an accomplishment (social graces). 4 a (in Christian belief) the unmerited favour of God; a divine saving and strengthening influence. b the state of receiving this. c a divinely given talent. 5 goodwill, favour (fall from grace). 6 delay granted as a favour (a year's grace). 7 a short thanksgiving before or after a meal. 8 (Grace) (in Greek mythology) each of three beautiful sister goddesses, bestowers of beauty and charm. 9 (Grace) (prec. by His, Her, Your) forms of description or address for a duke, duchess, or archbishop. --v.tr. (often foll. by with) add grace to, enhance; confer honour or dignity on (graced us with his presence). Phrases and idioms days of grace the time allowed by law for payment of a sum due. grace and favour house etc. Brit. a house etc. occupied by permission of a sovereign etc. grace-note Mus. an extra note as an embellishment not essential to the harmony or melody. in a person's good (or bad) graces regarded by a person with favour (or disfavour). with good (or bad) grace as if willingly (or reluctantly). Etymology: ME f. OF f. L gratia f. gratus pleasing: cf. GRATEFUL ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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