Courtesy of somebody/something
phrase
Provided by someone or something.
Our lunch today is courtesy of the new Italian restaurant around the corner.
Often appears as...
- dinner courtesy of
- gift courtesy of
phrase
Attributing some outcome or result to someone or something.
The team won their match courtesy of a late goal from their star player.
Often appears as...
- win courtesy of
- lose courtesy of
phrase
Provided by someone or something.
Our lunch today is courtesy of the new Italian restaurant around the corner.
Often appears as...
- dinner courtesy of
- gift courtesy of
phrase
Attributing some outcome or result to someone or something.
The team won their match courtesy of a late goal from their star player.
Often appears as...
- win courtesy of
- lose courtesy of
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sponsorship Highlight
Use to acknowledge a company or person who has provided something for free, often for promotion.
This event is courtesy of our generous sponsors.
Pro Tip 2/3Gratitude Expression
Includes an element of gratitude or appreciation, especially in a public or formal setting.
The awards were made possible courtesy of the arts council.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Reciprocal
Implies no expectation of something in return from the person receiving the service or item.
Enjoy the complimentary snacks courtesy of the hotel.
Pro Tip 1/3Sponsorship Highlight
Use to acknowledge a company or person who has provided something for free, often for promotion.
This event is courtesy of our generous sponsors.
Pro Tip 2/3Gratitude Expression
Includes an element of gratitude or appreciation, especially in a public or formal setting.
The awards were made possible courtesy of the arts council.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Reciprocal
Implies no expectation of something in return from the person receiving the service or item.
Enjoy the complimentary snacks courtesy of the hotel.
Pro Tip 1/3Sponsorship Highlight
Use to acknowledge a company or person who has provided something for free, often for promotion.
This event is courtesy of our generous sponsors.
Pro Tip 2/3Gratitude Expression
Includes an element of gratitude or appreciation, especially in a public or formal setting.
The awards were made possible courtesy of the arts council.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Reciprocal
Implies no expectation of something in return from the person receiving the service or item.
Enjoy the complimentary snacks courtesy of the hotel.
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