courtesy
adjective
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.
noun
1. a courteous or respectful or considerate act
Definition categories: act, civility, politeness
2. a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
Definition categories: communication, comment, input, remark
3. a courteous manner
Definition categories: attribute, manner
Sentences with courtesy as a noun:
- Please extend them the courtesy of your presence.
- I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy.
- They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.
- They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper.