[ɡreɪs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- smoothness and elegance of movement
(e.g: she moved through the water with effortless grace)

- courteous good will
(e.g: he had the good grace to apologize to her afterwards)

- (in Christian belief) the free and unmerited favour of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings

- a period officially allowed for payment of a sum due or for compliance with a law or condition, especially an extended period granted as a special favour
(e.g: we'll give them 30 days' grace and then we'll be doing checks)

- a short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal

- used as forms of description or address for a duke, duchess, or archbishop
(e.g: His Grace, the Duke of Atholl)

- (in Greek mythology) three beautiful goddesses (Aglaia, Thalia, and Euphrosyne) believed to personify and bestow charm, grace, and beauty


Phrases:
- in someone's bad graces
- in someone's good graces
- there but for the grace of God
- with bad grace
- with good grace

Origin:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin gratia, from gratus ‘pleasing, thankful’; related to grateful

[ɡreɪs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- bring honour or credit to (someone or something) by one's attendance or participation
(e.g: he is one of the best players ever to have graced the game)


Phrases:
- in someone's bad graces
- in someone's good graces
- there but for the grace of God
- with bad grace
- with good grace

Origin:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin gratia, from gratus ‘pleasing, thankful’; related to grateful