| attendant | | |
| n. (person) | 1. attendant, attender, tender | someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another. |
| ~ companion | one paid to accompany or assist or live with another. |
| ~ assistant, helper, help, supporter | a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work" |
| ~ baggageman | an attendant who takes care of baggage. |
| ~ batman | an orderly assigned to serve a British military officer. |
| ~ bellboy, bellhop, bellman | someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels. |
| ~ bridesmaid, maid of honor | an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding. |
| ~ caddie, golf caddie | an attendant who carries the golf clubs for a player. |
| ~ checker | an attendant who checks coats or baggage. |
| ~ courtier | an attendant at the court of a sovereign. |
| ~ cupbearer | the attendant (usually an officer of a nobleman's household) whose duty is to fill and serve cups of wine. |
| ~ equerry | a personal attendant of the British royal family. |
| ~ escort | an attendant who is employed to accompany someone. |
| ~ esquire | (Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood. |
| ~ famulus | a close attendant (as to a scholar). |
| ~ gillie | a young male attendant on a Scottish Highlander chief. |
| ~ groomsman | a male attendant of the bridegroom at a wedding. |
| ~ lifeguard, lifesaver | an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents. |
| ~ linkboy, linkman | (formerly) an attendant hired to carry a torch for pedestrians in dark streets. |
| ~ loader | an attendant who loads guns for someone shooting game. |
| ~ matron of honor | a married woman serving as the attendant to the bride at a wedding. |
| ~ hospital attendant, orderly | a male hospital attendant who has general duties that do not involve the medical treatment of patients. |
| ~ orderly | a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer.; "the orderly laid out the general's uniform" |
| ~ varlet, page | in medieval times a youth acting as a knight's attendant as the first stage in training for knighthood. |
| ~ page | a youthful attendant at official functions or ceremonies such as legislative functions and weddings. |
| ~ racker | an attendant who puts pool or billiard balls into a rack. |
| ~ rocker | an attendant who rocks a child in a cradle. |
| ~ second | the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match. |
| ~ servitor | someone who performs the duties of an attendant for someone else. |
| ~ squire | young nobleman attendant on a knight. |
| ~ gallant, squire | a man who attends or escorts a woman. |
| ~ flight attendant, steward | an attendant on an airplane. |
| ~ litter-bearer, stretcher-bearer | one who helps carry a stretcher. |
| ~ trainbearer | one who holds up the train of a gown or robe on a ceremonial occasion. |
| ~ arouser, rouser, waker | someone who rouses others from sleep. |
| n. (person) | 2. attendant, attendee, attender, meeter | a person who is present and participates in a meeting.; "he was a regular attender at department meetings"; "the gathering satisfied both organizers and attendees" |
| ~ conventioneer | someone who attends a convention. |
| ~ participant | someone who takes part in an activity. |
| ~ partygoer | someone who is attending a party.; "the hall was crowded with an overflow of partygoers" |
| ~ symposiast | someone who participates in a symposium. |
| n. (event) | 3. accompaniment, attendant, co-occurrence, concomitant | an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another. |
| ~ happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent | an event that happens. |
| ~ associate | any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another.; "first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate" |
| ~ background | relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation.; "when the rain came he could hear the sound of thunder in the background" |
| adj. | 4. attendant | being present (at meeting or event etc.).; "attendant members of the congreation" |
| ~ present | being or existing in a specified place.; "the murderer is present in this room"; "present at the wedding"; "present at the creation" |
| adj. | 5. accompanying, attendant, concomitant, consequent, ensuant, incidental, resultant, sequent | following or accompanying as a consequence.; "an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems"; "snags incidental to the changeover in management"; "attendant circumstances"; "the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness"; "the ensuant response to his appeal"; "the resultant savings were considerable" |
| ~ subsequent | following in time or order.; "subsequent developments" |
| server | | |
| n. (person) | 1. server, waiter | a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant). |
| ~ carhop | a waiter at a drive-in restaurant. |
| ~ counterman, counterperson, counterwoman | someone who attends a counter (as in a diner). |
| ~ dining-room attendant, restaurant attendant | someone employed to provide service in a dining room. |
| ~ sommelier, wine steward, wine waiter | a waiter who manages wine service in a hotel or restaurant. |
| ~ waitress | a woman waiter. |
| n. (person) | 2. server | (court games) the player who serves to start a point. |
| ~ court game | an athletic game played on a court. |
| ~ player, participant | a person who participates in or is skilled at some game. |
| n. (artifact) | 3. host, server | (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network. |
| ~ computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system | a machine for performing calculations automatically. |
| ~ computer network | (computer science) a network of computers. |
| ~ computer science, computing | the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures. |
| n. (artifact) | 4. server | utensil used in serving food or drink. |
| ~ utensil | an implement for practical use (especially in a household). |
| servant | | |
| n. (person) | 1. retainer, servant | a person working in the service of another (especially in the household). |
| ~ worker | a person who works at a specific occupation.; "he is a good worker" |
| ~ body servant | a valet or personal maid. |
| ~ cabin boy | a young man acting as a servant on a ship. |
| ~ domestic, domestic help, house servant | a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household. |
| ~ factotum | a servant employed to do a variety of jobs. |
| ~ familiar | a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support. |
| ~ flunkey, flunky, lackey | a male servant (especially a footman). |
| ~ major-domo, seneschal | the chief steward or butler of a great household. |
| ~ manservant | a man servant. |
| ~ menial | a domestic servant. |
| ~ scullion | a kitchen servant employed to do menial tasks (especially washing). |
| ~ servant girl, serving girl | a girl who is a servant. |
| n. (state) | 2. handmaid, handmaiden, servant | in a subordinate position.; "theology should be the handmaiden of ethics"; "the state cannot be a servant of the church" |
| ~ subordinateness, subsidiarity | secondary importance. |
| serve | | |
| n. (act) | 1. serve, service | (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play.; "his powerful serves won the game" |
| ~ squash rackets, squash racquets, squash | a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets. |
| ~ badminton | a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net. |
| ~ lawn tennis, tennis | a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court. |
| ~ tennis shot, tennis stroke | the act of hitting a tennis ball with a tennis racket. |
| ~ ace | a serve that the receiver is unable to reach. |
| ~ fault | (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area).; "he served too many double faults" |
| ~ net ball, let | a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again. |
| v. (stative) | 2. function, serve | serve a purpose, role, or function.; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk" |
| ~ service, serve | be used by; as of a utility.; "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses" |
| ~ suffice, answer, do, serve | be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity.; "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve" |
| ~ prelude | serve as a prelude or opening to. |
| ~ act as | function as or act like.; "This heap of stones will act as a barrier" |
| v. (competition) | 3. serve | do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function.; "He served as head of the department for three years"; "She served in Congress for two terms" |
| ~ sit | serve in a specific professional capacity.; "the priest sat for confession"; "she sat on the jury" |
| ~ staff | serve on the staff of.; "The two men staff the reception desk" |
| ~ act | discharge one's duties.; "She acts as the chair"; "In what capacity are you acting?" |
| ~ rotate | perform a job or duty on a rotating basis.; "Interns have to rotate for a few months" |
| ~ officiate, function | perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.; "His wife officiated as his private secretary" |
| ~ caddie, caddy | act as a caddie and carry clubs for a player. |
| ~ do work, work | be employed.; "Is your husband working again?"; "My wife never worked"; "Do you want to work after the age of 60?"; "She never did any work because she inherited a lot of money"; "She works as a waitress to put herself through college" |
| ~ serve | do military service.; "She served in Vietnam"; "My sons never served, because they are short-sighted" |
| ~ represent | be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute.; "I represent the silent majority" |
| v. (stative) | 4. serve | contribute or conduce to.; "The scandal served to increase his popularity" |
| ~ effect, effectuate, set up | produce.; "The scientists set up a shock wave" |
| ~ serve well, serve | promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to.; "Art serves commerce"; "Their interests are served"; "The lake serves recreation"; "The President's wisdom has served the country well" |
| ~ facilitate, help | be of use.; "This will help to prevent accidents" |
| v. (social) | 5. serve, service | be used by; as of a utility.; "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses" |
| ~ function, operate, work, run, go | perform as expected when applied.; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore" |
| ~ serve, function | serve a purpose, role, or function.; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk" |
| v. (consumption) | 6. help, serve | help to some food; help with food or drink.; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself" |
| ~ dish, dish up, serve up, dish out, serve | provide (usually but not necessarily food).; "We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show" |
| ~ cater, ply, provide, supply | give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance.; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests" |
| v. (consumption) | 7. dish, dish out, dish up, serve, serve up | provide (usually but not necessarily food).; "We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show" |
| ~ plank | cook and serve on a plank.; "Planked vegetable"; "Planked shad" |
| ~ help, serve | help to some food; help with food or drink.; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself" |
| ~ cater, ply, provide, supply | give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance.; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests" |
| v. (social) | 8. serve | devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas.; "She served the art of music"; "He served the church"; "serve the country" |
| ~ work | exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity.; "I will work hard to improve my grades"; "she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor" |
| ~ wait on, attend to, assist, attend, serve | work for or be a servant to.; "May I serve you?"; "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"; "Can you wait on our table, please?"; "Is a salesperson assisting you?"; "The minister served the King for many years" |
| v. (stative) | 9. serve, serve well | promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to.; "Art serves commerce"; "Their interests are served"; "The lake serves recreation"; "The President's wisdom has served the country well" |
| ~ nurture, foster | help develop, help grow.; "nurture his talents" |
| ~ serve | contribute or conduce to.; "The scandal served to increase his popularity" |
| v. (stative) | 10. do, serve | spend time in prison or in a labor camp.; "He did six years for embezzlement" |
| ~ admit | serve as a means of entrance.; "This ticket will admit one adult to the show" |
| ~ spend, pass | pass time in a specific way.; "how are you spending your summer vacation?" |
| v. (social) | 11. assist, attend, attend to, serve, wait on | work for or be a servant to.; "May I serve you?"; "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"; "Can you wait on our table, please?"; "Is a salesperson assisting you?"; "The minister served the King for many years" |
| ~ valet | serve as a personal attendant to. |
| ~ aid, assist, help | give help or assistance; be of service.; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house" |
| ~ fag | act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools. |
| ~ serve | devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas.; "She served the art of music"; "He served the church"; "serve the country" |
| v. (contact) | 12. process, serve, swear out | deliver a warrant or summons to someone.; "He was processed by the sheriff" |
| ~ subpoena | serve or summon with a subpoena.; "The witness and her records were subpoenaed" |
| ~ wash, rinse | clean with some chemical process. |
| ~ deliver | bring to a destination, make a delivery.; "our local super market delivers" |
| v. (stative) | 13. answer, do, serve, suffice | be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity.; "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve" |
| ~ bridge over, tide over, keep going | suffice for a period between two points.; "This money will keep us going for another year" |
| ~ go a long way | suffice or be adequate for a while or to a certain extent. |
| ~ serve, function | serve a purpose, role, or function.; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk" |
| ~ live up to, satisfy, fulfill, fulfil | meet the requirements or expectations of. |
| ~ measure up, qualify | prove capable or fit; meet requirements. |
| ~ go around | be sufficient.; "There's not enough to go around" |
| v. (social) | 14. serve | do military service.; "She served in Vietnam"; "My sons never served, because they are short-sighted" |
| ~ serve | do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function.; "He served as head of the department for three years"; "She served in Congress for two terms" |
| ~ do work, work | be employed.; "Is your husband working again?"; "My wife never worked"; "Do you want to work after the age of 60?"; "She never did any work because she inherited a lot of money"; "She works as a waitress to put herself through college" |
| v. (contact) | 15. serve, service | mate with.; "male animals serve the females for breeding purposes" |
| ~ stand | be available for stud services.; "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females" |
| ~ copulate, mate, couple, pair | engage in sexual intercourse.; "Birds mate in the Spring" |
| v. (competition) | 16. serve | put the ball into play.; "It was Agassi's turn to serve" |
| ~ court game | an athletic game played on a court. |
| ~ move, go | have a turn; make one's move in a game.; "Can I go now?" |
| ~ ace | serve an ace against (someone). |
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