Unscramble service

Definition of service

noun:

• work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services".
• an act of help or assistance; "he did them a service". Antonyms: disservice.
• the act of public worship following prescribed rules; "the Sunday service". Synonyms: divine service, religious service.
• a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation.
• employment in or work for another; "he retired after 30 years of service".
• a force that is a branch of the armed forces. Synonyms: armed service, military service.
• Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958). Synonyms: Robert William Service, Service.
• a means of serving; "of no avail", "there's no help for it". Synonyms: avail, help.
• tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table. Synonyms: table service.
• the act of mating by male animals; "the bull was worth good money in servicing fees". Synonyms: servicing.
• (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him.
• (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; "his powerful serves won the game". Synonyms: serve.
• the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone; "he accepted service of the subpoena". Synonyms: service of process, serving.
• periodic maintenance on a car or machine; "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor". Synonyms: inspection and repair, overhaul.
• the performance of duties by a waiter or servant; "that restaurant has excellent service".

verb:

• be used by; as of a utility; "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities", "The garage served to shelter his horses". Synonyms: serve.
• make fit for use; "service my truck", "the washing machine needs to be serviced".
• mate with; "male animals serve the females for breeding purposes". Synonyms: serve.

Related words

ace, airforce, army, chapel, childcare, church, coastguard, devotional, facility, fault, helpdesk, let, navy, none, seating, setting, socage, stand, utility, vesper.

Words nearby

services, servile.

Rhymes with

disservice, nervous.