单词 | to grace out |
释义 | > as lemmasto grace out ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > reputation > good repute > gain credit by [verb (transitive)] > make to appear favourably to grace out1581 illustrate1603 1581 R. Mulcaster Positions xxxix. 200 There shall not neede any allegations of the contraries, to grace out these vertues, which be well content with their owne gaines and desire not to glister by comparison with vices. 1606 J. Day Ile of Guls sig. A2 Hath he not a prepard company of gallants, to aplaud his iests, and grace out his play. 1622 S. Rowlands Good Newes & Bad Newes sig. E2 A Sutor, that a wealthy widow pli'd, To grace out his bad fortunes did prouide Vpon his credit, for an outward show, That gallantly he might a wooing goe. 1826 C. Fletcher David i. 26 Experienced Saul, Graced out with ponderous arms, of polish high, That flash and glitter, dazzling to the eye. < as lemmas |
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