mercies

Meanings

• the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners

  - "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."

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Antonyms

cruelty , mercilessness , ruthlessness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mercies
mercies , reprises , apologies , sympathies , companies , conversations , observances , celebrations , devotions , prayers , praises , hymns , epitaphs , verses , stanzas , lines , couplets

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. mercies () : the compassionate and gracious actions of God towards humanity
   

2. mercies (English) : a formal expression of sympathy or condolence; an expression of compassion or kindness; a kind act or gesture; a blessing; a favor; a privilege; a boon
   

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Variants

List of all variants of mercies that leads to same result
at the mercy of , mercies , mercy , grateful for small mercies , grateful/thankful for small mercies , thankful for small mercies , to the (tender) mercies of , to the mercies of , to the tender mercies of

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'mercies' comes from the Old French word 'merci', meaning 'thank you'. Over time, the term came to be used to describe the compassionate and gracious actions of God towards humanity.

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Trivia

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1. Mercy is a common female given name. It is derived from the Latin word 'misericordia', which means 'compassionate heart'. In English, the word 'mercy' can be used both as a noun and as a verb. As a noun, 'mercy' refers to the compassionate and gracious actions of God towards humanity. As a verb, 'mercy' can mean 'to show compassion or kindness towards someone; to grant forgiveness or pardon to someone; to bestow favors or blessings upon someone; to display or extend a helping hand or a sympathetic ear towards someone in need'.

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How to Memorize "mercies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful scene where God is showering his blessings upon humanity. Visualize the expressions of gratitude and joy on the faces of people as they receive God's mercies.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mercies' with the feelings of gratitude, kindness, compassion, and love. Whenever you come across the word 'mercies', remember the positive emotions and feelings associated with it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of the word 'mercies'. For example, you could remember that 'mercies' means 'God's compassionate actions towards humanity'. Alternatively, you could use a visual mnemonic, such as creating a mental image of a loving God extending his hand to bless humanity. Whatever mnemonic device you choose to use, make sure it is effective for you and helps you remember the meaning of the word 'mercies'.

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