kindly

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kind|ly /k'aɪndli/
1 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
A kindly person is kind, caring, and sympathetic.
He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.
2 [ADV] ADV before v
If someone kindly does something for you, they act in a thoughtful and helpful way.
He kindly carried our picnic in a rucksack...
3 [ADV] ADV before v
If someone asks you to kindly do something, they are asking you in a way which shows that they have authority over you, or that they are angry with you. (FORMAL)
Will you kindly obey the instructions I am about to give?
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see also kind
5 [PHRASE] V inflects, PHR n
If you look kindly on or look kindly upon someone or something, you support them or approve of what they are doing.
Recent historical work looks kindly on the regime.
6 [PHRASE] V inflects, PHR n/-ing
If someone does not take kindly to something, they do not like it.
She did not take kindly to being offered advice...

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