courtesy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Synonyms

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courtesy (countable and uncountable; plural courtesies)

1. (uncountable) Polite behavior.

   Please extend them the courtesy of your presence.

2. (countable) A polite gesture or remark.

   I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy.

3. (uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.

   They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.

4. (uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.

   They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper.

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courtesy (no comparative or superlative; used only before the noun)

1. Given or done as a polite gesture.

   We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors.

2. Free of charge.

   The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters.

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• free of charge