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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Lemuel Clark trusted his God-given senses.
From Literature
Mr. Loconte outlines how their belief in the God-given dignity of man set them at odds with foreign despots and those in England with similar political designs.
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
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