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courtesy

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/ˈkɜːtəsi/ English

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noun

  1. Polite behavior.“He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank.”
  2. A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.“I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy.”
  3. Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.“They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.”
  4. Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.“They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper.”

adjective

  1. Given or done as a polite gesture.“We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors.”
  2. Supplied free of charge.“The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters.”

verb

  1. To make a curtsey.“The hotel's staff variously curtsied, nodded, and bowed to the owner as she passed.”

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