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Gunst — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • boon noun Something helpful or beneficial; a welcome advantage.
  • favor noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
  • grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.

Senses

Gunst is used for these senses in English:

  • boon (Hinduism) A blessing, typically a supernatural power, granted to an ascetic by a god or goddess.
  • favor Goodwill; benevolent regard.
  • grace (uncountable, theology) Free and undeserved favour, especially of God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin.

favor — full definition

  1. noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
  2. noun Approval, support, or preference shown toward someone or something.
  3. verb To prefer one option over another, or to treat someone with special kindness.

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