From Latin 'grātia' (favor, thanks), from 'grātus' (pleasing) — one word braiding physical elegance, divine generosity, and gratitude.
Simple elegance or refinement of movement; courteous goodwill; (in Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor of God.
From Old French 'grace' (favor, thanks, elegance), from Latin 'grātia' (favor, esteem, regard, pleasing quality, thanks), from 'grātus' (pleasing, thankful, agreeable), from PIE *gʷerH- (to praise, to favor). The word has maintained a remarkable three-way meaning for two millennia: physical elegance, social favor, and divine benevolence. Latin 'grātia' also meant 'thanks,' which is why 'grace' before meals is a thanksgiving, and
'Grace,' 'grateful,' 'gratis,' 'agree,' and 'congratulate' all come from Latin 'grātus' (pleasing). Grace is the quality of being pleasing. Gratitude is thankfulness for what pleases. Gratis means 'out of favor' (free). To agree is to find something pleasing. To congratulate is to 'please
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