adv.
Politely is used with these verbs: ↑ answer , ↑ applaud , ↑ ask , ↑ bow , ↑ clap , ↑ cough , ↑ decline , ↑ enquire , ↑ greet , ↑ ignore , ↑ inform , ↑ knock , ↑ laugh , ↑ listen , ↑ murmur , ↑ nod , ↑ refuse , ↑ reply , ↑ request , ↑ respond , ↑ say , ↑ smile , ↑ suggest , ↑ talk , ↑ thank , ↑ wait