Poise vs. Grace

Poise vs. Grace — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Poise and Grace

Poisenoun

(obsolete) Weight; an amount of weight, the amount something weighs.

Gracenoun

Charming, pleasing qualities.

The Princess brought grace to an otherwise dull and boring party.

Poisenoun

The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed.

Gracenoun

(countable) A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.

It has become less common to say grace before having dinner.

Poisenoun

That which causes a balance; a counterweight.

Gracenoun

In the games of patience or solitaire: a special move that is normally against the rules.

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Poisenoun

A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.

Gracenoun

A grace note.

Poisenoun

Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation.

Gracenoun

(uncountable) Elegant movement; balance or poise.

The dancer moved with grace and strength.

Poisenoun

Mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body.

Gracenoun

An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.

The repayment of the loan starts after a three-year grace.
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Poisenoun

A condition of hovering, or being suspended.

Gracenoun

Free and undeserved favour, especially of God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin.

I’m so grateful to God for the grace that He has given me.

Poisenoun

(physics) A cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter.

Gracenoun

An act or decree of the governing body of an English university.

Poiseverb

(obsolete) To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.

Graceverb

(transitive) To adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify.

He graced the room with his presence.He graced the room by simply being there.His portrait graced a landing on the stairway.

Poiseverb

(obsolete) To counterpoise; to counterbalance.

Graceverb

(transitive) To dignify or raise by an act of favour; to honour.

Poiseverb

(obsolete) To be of a given weight; to weigh.

Graceverb

(transitive) To supply with heavenly grace.

Poiseverb

(obsolete) To add weight to, to weigh down.

Graceverb

To add grace notes, cadenzas, etc., to.

Poiseverb

To hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose.

Gracenoun

(Bhristian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who under such divine influence;

the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sinit was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the churchthe Virgin lived in a state of grace

Poiseverb

To hold (something) in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used.

I poised the crowbar in my hand, and waited.to poise the scales of a balance

Gracenoun

elegance and beauty of movement or expression

Poiseverb

To keep (something) in equilibrium; to hold suspended or balanced.

The rock was poised precariously on the edge of the cliff.

Gracenoun

a sense of propriety and consideration for others

Poiseverb

To ascertain, as if by balancing; to weigh.

Gracenoun

a disposition to kindness and compassion; benign good will;

the victor's grace in treating the vanquished

Poisenoun

a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second

Gracenoun

(Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors

Poisenoun

a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

Gracenoun

a short prayer of thanks before a meal

Poisenoun

great coolness and composure under strain;

keep your cool

Gracenoun

(Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God;

God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinnersthere but for the grace of God go I

Poiseverb

be motionless, in suspension;

The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked

Graceverb

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.;

Decorate the room for the partybeautify yourself for the special day

Poiseverb

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

Graceverb

be beautiful to look at;

Flowers adorned the tables everywhere

Poiseverb

cause to be balanced or suspended

Poiseverb

hold or carry in equilibrium