Phrase guide

courtesy of

prep · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

prep

Meaning 1

thanks to.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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prep

Meaning 2

as given or allowed by

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Our live stream is available in all territories excluding those listed below, but you can watch the game courtesy of these alternative broadcasters.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: met dank aan — thanks to
  • Dutch: dankzij — thanks to
  • Hungarian: jóvoltából — thanks to
  • Dutch: met toestemming van — as allowed by
  • Urdu: بشکریہ (baśukriyyah) — as allowed by