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Asian English
Kindly
Used when making requests or asking for favors politely in India.
Literal Meaning
Having or showing a friendly, generous, or considerate nature.
Actual Meaning
Polite request - Indian English
Examples in Context

Could you kindly pass the salt?

Kindly let me know your availability for the meeting.

Kindly ensure that the report is submitted by Friday.

Helpful Tips
  • 1When someone uses 'kindly', it usually means they are making a request but want to sound polite rather than demanding.
  • 2If someone says 'kindly' in a request, it often indicates that they are expecting cooperation and politeness in response.
  • 3In some contexts, saying 'kindly' can soften the tone of a message that could otherwise seem too direct or harsh.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
please
would you mind
if you could
be so kind
I would appreciate
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