Poise vs. Grace
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.
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.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 gracePoiseverb
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 balanceGracenoun
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 vanquishedPoisenoun
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 coolGracenoun
(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 IPoiseverb
be motionless, in suspension;
The bird poised for a few moments before it attackedGraceverb
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.;
Decorate the room for the partybeautify yourself for the special dayPoiseverb
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
Graceverb
be beautiful to look at;
Flowers adorned the tables everywherePoiseverb
cause to be balanced or suspended
Poiseverb
hold or carry in equilibrium
