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God-given

American  
[god-giv-uhn] / ˈgɒdˌgɪv ən /

adjective

  1. given by, or coming directly from, God.

    the God-given laws.

  2. 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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

"For this reason, we must focus on mobilising domestic resources and harnessing our God-given resources," Samia told her ministers.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

“This is a God-given signal,” Adolph Hitler said.

From Slate • Sep. 11, 2025

“You can see it when he plays. And he has some God-given ability.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025

“Bambi is make-believe. This is a real deer. God-given to these woods to run about and breed.”

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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