say grace

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To recite a prayer of invocation or thanksgiving at meal time.

Japanese Meaning

食事の際に、感謝や招請の祈りを唱えること

Before they began eating, the family gathered around the table to say grace.

食事を始める前に、家族はテーブルに集まって感謝の祈りを捧げた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To recite a prayer of invocation or thanksgiving at meal time.

says grace

（ present singular third-person ）

saying grace

（ participle present ）

said grace

（ participle past ）

said grace

（ past ）