Robson Leonel Branco
Can the word "offering"(as a noun) be interchanged by the word 'courtesy? Are they synonymous?
Aug 24, 2022 10:18 PM
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They are not synonyms. An offering is a physical thing that you give away. On the other hand, a courtesy is an act (usually free) that is done out of respect, gratitude, politeness, or simple kindness.
August 24, 2022
No, courtesy is an act of kindness or a practice of decent and specially polite behaviour - probably from a person of a higher social status towards those of a lower one offering is a tangible thing you give to someone.
August 25, 2022
An offering is "something that is produced for other people to use, watch, enjoy etc." or "something that is given to a god as part of religious worship". Courtesy means "polite behaviour that shows respect for other people".
August 25, 2022
No
August 24, 2022
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