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Definition
To grace an occasion with one's presence, or to dress up to keep up appearances.
- to grace an occasion by making an appearance
- to keep up appearances; to dress up to look classier or wealthier
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How it's used
Focuses on the visual or social weight added by a person's presence at an event, often implying that their status or popularity elevates the prestige of the occasion. While it can refer to celebrities, it is also used for friends or colleagues showing up to support someone's business or performance. The term carries a sense of duty or loyalty, implying that the person is there specifically to help the host look good.
Examples
The party tonight is so important, you really must go and show your support.
They invited many celebrities to grace the event, and the atmosphere was very lively.
Related words
Common phrases
to go out of one's way to show support
to find someone to grace an event
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply attending an event. It specifically implies that the person's presence serves a functional purpose, such as boosting the image or credibility of the host or the event itself.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
