GRACE Definition

GRACE
abbreviation

1. telecomm.
Group routing and charging equipment, an automatic telephone system by which all calls can be dialled directly by subscribers and by which all STD calls are charged.

Etymology: 1990s.

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grace
noun

1. Elegance and beauty of form or movement.

Thesaurus: agility, dexterity, balance, suppleness, litheness, nimbleness, pliancy; Antonym: awkwardness, stiffness.
2. Decency; politeness.

Example: had the grace to offer
3. A short prayer of thanks to God said before or after a meal.
4. A delay allowed, especially to a debtor, as a favour.

Example: gave us two days' grace
5. A pleasing or attractive characteristic.

Example: completely lacking in social graces
Example: a saving grace
6a. relig.
The mercy and favour shown by God to mankind;
Thesaurus: mercy, forgiveness, charity, clemency, compassion, leniency, quarter.
6b. relig.
The condition of a person's soul when they have been made free from sin and evil by God.
Their, Your Graces
7. A title used of or to a duke, duchess or archbishop. See also separate entry the Graces.

Form: His Grace
Form: Her Grace
Form: Your Grace

verb graced, gracing

1. often facetious
To honour (an occasion, person, etc), eg with one's presence.
Thesaurus: honour, dignify, ennoble, distinguish.
2. To add beauty or charm to something.

Thesaurus: embellish, adorn, beautify, decorate, trim.

Idiom: with a good grace (with a bad grace)

Willingly or unwillingly.

Etymology: 12c: from Latin gratia favour.