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Duly

Verb / ˈdu:li: / Another word for duly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in accordance with what is required or appropriate; following proper procedure or arrangement.

Synonyms & similar words

punctually properly rightly appropriately correctly suitably fittingly adequately satisfactorily completely entirely fully thoroughly absolutely precisely exactly carefully meticulously punctually timely

Synonyms by register

Formal

properly appropriately correctly fittingly

Literary

aptly meetly

Antonyms

improperly incorrectly wrongly carelessly negligently unsuitably

Common collocations

  • duly noted
  • duly elected
  • duly authorized
  • duly appointed
  • duly sworn
  • duly registered
  • duly acknowledged

Word family

adverb duly

Usage note

Duly is an adverb that means in a proper or appropriate way. It is often used in formal contexts to indicate that something has been done as required or expected.

Example sentences

  1. The driver was duly licensed to operate the vehicle.
  2. The payment was duly received by the seller.
  3. The task was duly completed by the deadline.
  4. The report was duly submitted to the supervisor.
  5. The invitations were duly sent out to the guests.

Quotes

  • 'Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.' - Thomas Jefferson duly quoted.
  • 'The best way to predict your future is to create it.' - Abraham Lincoln duly noted.
  • 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.' - Steve Jobs duly believed.

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