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Another word for gratuity

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Noun

  1. A material favor or gift, usually money, given in return for service

      1. A piece or an attachment, such as a cap or ferrule, meant to be fitted to the end of something else:
      2. (Sports) A deflection or tap of the ball, puck, etc., esp. one that scores a goal
      3. (Baseball) A pitched ball that is tipped:
      1. Something regarded or claimed as an exclusive right by virtue of one's social position or rank:
      2. A privilege or benefit to which a person, institution, etc. is entitled by virtue of status, position, or the like; prerogative; right
      3. A gratuity; a tip.
      1. (Uncountable) Generosity in the giving of gifts or money.
      2. Liberality in bestowing gifts, especially in a lofty or condescending manner.
      3. The gifts or money given in such a way.
      1. A gratuity or tip as thanks for a service
      2. A tip or gratuity
    See also:

    transactions

    give

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Another word for gratuity

Noun
      1. Something given in return for good or, sometimes, evil, or for service or merit
      2. Money offered or given for some special service, such as the return of a lost article or the capture of a criminal.
      3. A consequence that happens to someone as a result of worthy or unworthy behavior:
      1. An extra or unexpected gift or benefit.
      2. (Louisiana, Mississippi, Trinidad and Tobago, uncommon) An extra or unexpected gift or benefit, such as that given to a customer when they purchase something else.
      3. A small gift presented by a storeowner to a customer with the customer's purchase.
      1. (Sports) A deflection or tap of the ball, puck, etc., esp. one that scores a goal
      2. A piece of private or secret information, especially imparted by someone with expert knowledge about sporting odds, business performance etc. [From mid-19th c.]
      3. (Baseball) A pitched ball that is tipped:
    See also:

    gift

    tip

    gift

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Sentence Examples

  • He received a small gratuity for his service.

  • A small gratuity is expected by the porter, but he has no legal claim for payment, his maintenance being provided for out of the funds of the institution.

  • A third, in the absence of opponents, between two councils would simply solicit a special gratuity for his faithful services, well knowing that at that moment people would be too busy to refuse him.

  • But until 354 B.C. it had never been more than a gratuity, of which the payment depended on the treasury having a surplus.

  • But after ten years they may enter the "C" division, earn a special gratuity therein, and enjoy the various privileges accorded to the "B" or habitual criminals' division with the additional advantage that there is no interference with their remission.

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