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- good will vs goodwill | WordReference Forums
Some dictionaries recognize good will as the alternate spell of goodwill The definition given by Merriam Webster Learner's Dictionary is as follows: a kind, helpful, or friendly feeling or attitude But I was wondering, if good will means good intention (not a feeling or attitude) in a context, can we still replace it with goodwill?
- do give somebody a favour [favor] - WordReference Forums
a token of love, goodwill, etc; a small gift or toy given to a guest at a party; a badge or ribbon worn or given to indicate loyalty, often bestowed on a knight by a lady; find favour with ⇒ to be approved of by someone; in favour of ⇒ approving; to the benefit of (of a cheque, etc) made out to; in order to show preference for
- do the necessary vs. do the needful. | WordReference Forums
Just as a note to maintain international goodwill: it is not wrong for him in his dialect of English – it's just useful to know that it's pretty specific to that dialect, and that if you write or speak for an international audience, you might wish to avoid it
- refund of vs. refund for | WordReference Forums
Hi, what if the sentence goes like this: "As a gesture of goodwill, I will process a refund for of the shipping fee " Click to expand I would probably use "of" there: the 'shipping fee' would presumably be the sum of money that you paid for the shipping
- commercial gesture - WordReference Forums
I find this language very strange because I've never heard the phrase "commercial gesture" before If you have asked for a credit note, they are implying that you will receive something ("rest assured") but they are being quite vague about what it will be
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