God-given
Americanadjective
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given by, or coming directly from, God.
the God-given laws.
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welcome; propitious; opportune.
Etymology
Origin of God-given
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Nothing could be more perfect, a God-given grace for the season.
"For this reason, we must focus on mobilising domestic resources and harnessing our God-given resources," Samia told her ministers.
From BBC
“Express your art. Know your history. Just use your God-given talent to express yourself,” he’d say.
From Los Angeles Times
“I always say to people, business is the only sport where you can play at an elite level with no God-given talent.”
From Los Angeles Times
“I can honestly say that I couldn’t have done it without Tom and our God-given club, the Punk Rock Fight Club,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
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