"courtesy" meaning in All languages combined

See courtesy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈkɜːtəsi/ [UK], /ˈkɝtəsi/ [US] Audio: en-us-courtesy.ogg [US] Forms: courtesy [singular], courtesies [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|2=courtesies}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Courtesy is beliefs and actions related to being polite and respectful. Synonyms: politeness
    Sense id: simple-courtesy-en-noun-G8s0or8D
  2. A courtesy is something you do for someone to make things nicer for them, but for which you are not paid. Synonyms: kindess
    Sense id: simple-courtesy-en-noun-WvB6TTdz
  3. If you receive something courtesy of someone else, they have provided it for free.
    Sense id: simple-courtesy-en-noun-6VOnOvRh
  4. A courtesy title is one that people call you, even though it has no true basis.
    Sense id: simple-courtesy-en-noun-OTIOoBdf Categories (other): Attributive modifiers
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          "text": "She sent you the photo as a small courtesy."
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