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Courtesies cannot be borrowed like snow shovels; you must have some of your own.
John Wanamaker

Meaning of "courtesies" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COURTESIES

courtesies  [ˈkɜːtəsɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COURTESIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Courtesies is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COURTESIES


apostasies
əˈpɒstəsɪz
argosies
ˈɑːɡəsɪz
compasses
ˈkʌmpəsɪz
cross-purposes
ˌkrɒsˈpɜːpəsɪz
degeneracies
dɪˈdʒenərəsɪz
delicacies
ˈdelɪkəsɪz
ecstasies
ˈekstəsɪz
episcopacies
ɪˈpɪskəpəsɪz
fantasies
ˈfæntəsɪz
galluses
ˈɡæləsɪz
idiocies
ˈɪdɪəsɪz
idiosyncrasies
ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkrəsɪz
jealousies
ˈdʒeləsɪz
lunacies
ˈluːnəsɪz
mobocracies
mɒˈbɒkrəsɪz
ochlocracies
ɒkˈlɒkrəsɪz
papacies
ˈpeɪpəsɪz
piracies
ˈpaɪrəsɪz
plutocracies
ˌpluːˈtɒkrəsɪz
timocracies
taɪˈmɒkrəsɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COURTESIES

court-martial
court-martialled
court-martialling
courtcraft
Courtelle
courteous
courteously
courteousness
courter
courtesan
courtesy
courtesy bus
courtesy call
courtesy car
courtesy card
courtesy coach
courtesy light
courtesy title
courtesy visit
courtezan

WORDS THAT END LIKE COURTESIES

biopsies
busies
controversies
cosies
daisies
discourtesies
embassies
Gypsies
heresies
hussies
kneesies
missies
palsies
pansies
poesies
prophesies
pussies
sies
sissies
whimsies

Synonyms and antonyms of courtesies in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «COURTESIES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «courtesies» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of courtesies

Translation of «courtesies» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COURTESIES

Find out the translation of courtesies to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of courtesies from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «courtesies» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

礼仪
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cortesías
570 millions of speakers

English

courtesies
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शिष्टाचारों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المجاملات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

любезностями
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cortesias
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সৌজন্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

courtoisie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kesetiaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Höflichkeiten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

儀礼
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

예우
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kasunyatan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tác phong
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பண்பாடுகளை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सौजन्याने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

nezaketler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cortesie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uprzejmości
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

люб´язностями
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

politețe
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ευγένεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

beleefdheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

courtesies
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oppmerksom
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of courtesies

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COURTESIES»

The term «courtesies» is normally little used and occupies the 110.949 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of courtesies
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COURTESIES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «courtesies» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «courtesies» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about courtesies

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4 QUOTES WITH «COURTESIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word courtesies.
1
Henry Clay
Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.
2
Philip Massinger
I had not to this time subsisted, but that I was supported by your frequent courtesies and favours.
3
John Wanamaker
Courtesies cannot be borrowed like snow shovels; you must have some of your own.
4
Allen West
We're told compassion comes not from generosity but from compliance. We're told kindness means raiding a man's hard-earned wages and sending them off to Washington so they - not you - may dole them out in courtesies and indulgences.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COURTESIES»

Discover the use of courtesies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to courtesies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Simple Courtesies: How to Be a Kind Person in a Rude World
A collection of everyday courtesies illuminate the golden rule through examples drawn from real-life situations
Janet Gallant, 1998
2
Courtesies of the Heart
The author takes the reader on a compelling odyssey, beginning with a wartime mystery which endured for nearly sixty years. A compelling and often gripping story of loss and discovery.
Kenneth Breaux, 2006
3
Courtesies in the Gulf area: a dictionary of colloquial ...
It is filled with vocabulary and phrases to help the visitor handle any occasion. With a section on proverbs, good manners and everyday courtesies, this is a unique and useful companion for anyone wishing to make an impression in the Gulf.
Donald Hawley, 1998
4
Common Sense (and Courtesies) for the Modern A**hole Common ...
In America we are lucky enough to experience people from all walks of life but sometimes we are not so lucky to come in contact with some of those life walkers.
Ida Lewis, 2010
5
Communicating Effectively with Email: Courtesies, Protocols, ...
Bestselling author Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro, offers tips to help you: • Decide whether email is the best method in a particular situation. • Handle emotional responses professionally. • Use the proper etiquette with the To, ...
Laura Stack, 2013
6
Etiquette, Social Ethics, and the Courtesies of Society
Etiquette. Etiquette ETIQUETTE, SOCIAL ETHICS, AX]! Till". COURTESIES 0F SOCIETY. “ The. Etiquette, Social Ethics, and the Courtesies of Society. Front Cover.
Etiquette
7
Meetings and Greetings: The Salutations, Obeisances, and ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
William Tegg, 2010
8
The Essential Guide to Business Etiquette
Areas of social sensitivity that will be examined are office courtesies, including greetings, introductions, and nonverbal courtesies; behavior toward the disabled; and how to handle office conflict, sexual harassment, and office romances.
Lillian H. Chaney, Jeanette S. Martin, 2007
9
The Courtesies; a Book of Etiquette for Every Day
General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1906 Original Publisher: A. S. Barnes
Eleanor Bassett Clapp, 2009
10
Country Contentments, Courtesies & Customs - A Little Book ...
Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Moira Meighn, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COURTESIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term courtesies is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Civil Air Patrol cadets to participate in SD training camp
The cadets, ages 12 to 20, also learn military customs and courtesies and participate in a variety of physical fitness activities. Encampment ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
2
Sen. Sessions: City Officials Harboring Illegal Immigrant Felons …
Laws and courtesies within departments — if you have somebody charged with a crime in one city, you hold them until you complete your ... «Daily Caller, Jul 15»
3
Dave under fire: RamJet won't be party to confrontation with SC; PP …
... should be “a role model to others in the matter of observing the traditional courtesies and maintaining traditional respect towards the Bench”. «Legally India, Jul 15»
4
Square Footage: 3200 sq ft
She believes that the little courtesies -- such as promptly returning phone calls -- are more than just nice things to do. “This is a relationship business and my ... «Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald, Jul 15»
5
Colombian army visits CAB
Both aviation organizations agreed their relationship will grow significantly over the coming years due to the courtesies shown between the two ... «DVIDS, Jul 15»
6
A time for resilience and reflection, says Najib
We hear many touching stories of non-Muslims giving thoughtful courtesies for Muslims to break their fasts first. "We see our neighbours as we ... «Malaysiakini, Jul 15»
7
Buhari - Redemption Lies Within Not in America
It would have made some sense if anything tangible will come out of that meeting beyond the usual courtesies and grace of a diplomatic ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
8
NO REPENTANCE:Najib digs in with airy talk of resilience …
We hear many touching stories of non-Muslims giving thoughtful courtesies for Muslims to break their fasts first. We see our neighbours as we ... «Malaysia Chronicle, Jul 15»
9
AI should get out of feudal mindset
VVIPs may also well be reminded that they are not above the rules, courtesies and norms which are there for the ordinary citizens. Go to Top. «Deccan Herald, Jul 15»
10
Soldiers celebrate independence with Lithuanian partners
“It's always good to learn about our allies' culture, customs and courtesies,” said Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Ramirez, fire support noncommissioned ... «DVIDS, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Courtesies [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/courtesies>. Apr 2024 ».
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