grātia — meaning in English
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English meaning
- grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
- sake noun The purpose, reason, or benefit behind doing something (used in phrases like "for the sake of").
- thankfulness noun The state of being thankful.
Senses
grātia is used for these senses in English:
- grace (uncountable) Elegant movement; elegance of movement; balance or poise.
- 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.
- sake cause, interest or account
- sake (obsolete except in phrases) contention, strife; guilt, sin, accusation or charge
- thankfulness The state of being thankful.
grace — full definition
- noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
- noun A short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal.
- noun A short extra period of time allowed before a deadline or obligation takes effect.
- noun Unearned kindness or favor, especially divine mercy in religious contexts.
- verb To add elegance or honor to something by one's presence or by decorating it.