kindly (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈkaɪndli/
Definition
Kindly means in a kind, friendly, gentle, or helpful way, and it can also be used politely before a request.
Examples
She kindly offered to help me carry the bags.
Kindly send the documents by Friday.
How to Use kindly
- kindly ask (polite phrase)
- to request something in a polite way — "We kindly ask guests to arrive on time."
- speak kindly (collocation)
- to talk in a gentle or caring way — "The teacher spoke kindly to the nervous student."
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