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aggrace

|ag-grace|

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/əˈɡreɪs/

show favor

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aggrace' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'agrasen,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'grace' meant 'favor or kindness.'

Historical Evolution

'agrasen' transformed into the modern English word 'aggrace' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to show favor or kindness,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to favor or grace; to show kindness or favor to.

The king aggraced the knight with a title.

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Last updated: 2025/05/30 11:51