- 1in a kind way She spoke kindly to them. He has kindly agreed to help.
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- 2(old-fashioned) (formal) used to ask or tell someone to do something, especially when you are annoyed Kindly leave me alone! Visitors are kindly requested to sign the book. Idioms
to approve of something or someone He hoped they would look kindly on his request.
to not like something or someone She doesn't take kindly to sudden change.
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