politely
adverb26 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4
ask politely8.5
to make a request or ask a question in a courteous manner
to give a smile that is courteous but may not be fully genuine
to give a response in a courteous manner
to express gratitude in a courteous manner
to provide a reply in a courteous manner
nod politely7.8
to move your head down and up as a sign of greeting, agreement, or understanding in a courteous way
to react or answer in a courteous way
to refuse an offer or invitation in a courteous way
to formally ask for something in a courteous way
to say no to a request or offer in a courteous way
to ask for information in a courteous manner