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be courteous

VERB

condescend

Synonyms

STRONG

accommodate accord acquiesce agree bend comply concede deign descend favor grant oblige submit unbend vouchsafe yield

WEAK

come down off high horse degrade oneself demean oneself high-hat lower oneself see fit talk down to toss a few crumbs

Antonyms

STRONG

contradict decline deny disagree disallow disapprove disobey dispute dissent fight hinder oppose prevent protest refuse reject resist veto withhold

WEAK

rise above

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While we should all try to be courteous and get along, part of maturity is realizing that you won’t click with everyone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Both sides are likely to be courteous, but firm, in their tone with each other, especially Beijing.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024

A new rule requires visitors at Disneyland and Disney World to be courteous to one another after fights have taken place at the theme parks in recent months.

From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2022

It's still a noble goal, so be courteous throughout, yes — but don't confuse that with having to host everyone your rude guests presume to invite to your home.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2022

He said as follows: “Brother Fire, God made you beautiful and strong and useful; I pray you be courteous to me.”

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

be courteous

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