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Work performed by someone, typically as part of their profession
“Danny DeVito presented the Cecil B DeMille Award to Michael Douglas for his years of service to the industry.”
An act of being of assistance or help to someone
“At the same time, he had done a great service to the poor people of Algiers.”
A ceremony of religious worship according to a prescribed form
“The service included hymns specially chosen by Ian's family, and prayers led by his father, Roy.”
A system supplying a public need
“More victims of attacks will be able to seek help from a support service when it expands later this year.”
The action of serving food and drinks to customers
“You'd think that the lack of customers would mean speedy service at the bar.”
The use which can be made of a machine
“The computer should provide good service for years.”
A periodic routine inspection and maintenance of a vehicle or other machine
“I had to take my car in for a service after it started making funny noises while I was driving.”
The armed forces
“He spent many years in the service.”
Time in military operation
“In total, he had five years of service as a marine.”
Actions performed as part of one's employment
“The period of service must, however, be lawful employment.”
Passionate loyalty, such as to some cause, nation or ruler
An office or department for transacting a particular business
A useful or valuable thing or person
The process of keeping something in good condition
The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something
A dish, or a set of dishes served together, forming one of the successive parts of a meal
A service of remembrance or commemoration
A ceremony or service held shortly after a person's death
Tribute, honor or respect, typically shown or expressed publicly
A (typically religious) rite or ceremony
Containers made from clay
An act of restoring or improving the condition of
Energized matter, power
Act of offering unpaid services, labor, or work willingly nonprofessionally
A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Utensils or cutlery used for eating
(computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices
Oppression, or something that is oppressive or restrictive, typically figuratively
An act of devoting time, effort, resources, or energy to a particular undertaking
A set of dishes or utensils
A group of troops, aircraft, or ships sent away on a separate mission
Being joined in marriage
A group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person
A means or medium used for the communication of ideas or information
A service or station using a channel of frequencies
The power, energy or strength to accomplish a task
Something, typically unessential, that improves one's quality of life
To perform checks and maintenance on (a device or piece of equipment)
“Ensure that gas appliances are serviced regularly.”
To pay off a loan or debt
“The country will use a quarter of its earnings to service foreign debt.”
To engage in carnal activity
To mend or repair something that is broken or not functioning
To be adequate for a given purpose
To be of service to
To provide with fuel
Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces
“He spent much of his time in the army as a correspondent for service publications.”
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