THANKSGIVING Synonyms

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

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

• elegance and beauty of movement or expression

• a sense of propriety and consideration for others

• a disposition to kindness and compassion

• a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor

• a short prayer of thanks before a meal

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

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

• be beautiful to look at

• the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

• a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

• a statement acknowledging something or someone

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

• delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)

• an expression of gratitude

• a favorable judgment

• an increase in price or value

• the act of praying for divine protection

• a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

• warm friendly feelings of gratitude

• a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

• the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

• the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering

• approval

• coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

• (biology) the ability of one molecule to attach to another molecule that has a complementary shape

• the explicit and formal acknowledgement of a government or of the national independence of a country

• an acceptance (as of a claim) as true and valid

• designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body

• an acknowledgment of appreciation

• with the help of or owing to

• fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag