palvelus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- concession noun Something given up or granted, especially as a compromise.
- favor noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
- hire verb To employ someone for pay, or to give someone a job.
- kindness noun The quality of being kind; a caring, generous, and considerate nature.
- service noun Work done to help or benefit someone, or the act of providing this.
Senses
palvelus is used for these senses in English:
- concession A gift freely given or act freely made as a token of respect or to curry favor.
- favor A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
- good turn (idiomatic) A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.
- hire (uncountable) The state of being hired, or having a job; employment.
- kindness An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.
- service An act of being of assistance to someone.
- service The state of being subordinate to or employed by an individual or group.
- service (with, the) The military.
concession — full definition
- noun Something given up or granted, especially as a compromise.
- noun A right granted by an authority to run a business or use land, or a discounted price for certain groups.
favor — full definition
- noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
- noun Approval, support, or preference shown toward someone or something.
- verb To prefer one option over another, or to treat someone with special kindness.