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valet

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈvæleɪ/

KK: /ˈvæleɪ/

intransitive verb
Definition

To serve as a personal attendant, especially for parking cars or assisting with personal needs.


Example

He decided to valet at the hotel during the summer to earn some extra money.


Tense Forms

Past: valeted

Past Participle: valeted


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how fun it would be to valet?
Sloth B
Actually, I have! It seems like a cool job, especially at events.
Sloth A
Right? You get to drive all sorts of nice cars.
Sloth B
Exactly! Plus, you'd meet a lot of interesting people.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
attend
serve
assist
Antonyms
neglect
ignore
abandon
noun
Definition

A person who works in a hotel or similar place, helping guests by taking care of their personal items, like clothes or cars.


Example

The valet parked our car while we checked into the hotel.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the valet at the hotel yesterday?
Sloth B
Yeah, he was really helpful with our luggage.
Sloth A
I was impressed by how quick the valet was to bring our car.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To serve or assist someone, especially in a personal or attentive manner.


Example

He will valet the guests' cars at the hotel entrance.


Tense Forms

Past: valeted

Past Participle: valeted


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how the hotel staff valet our car when we arrived?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was so convenient not having to park it ourselves.
Sloth A
I love it when they valet for us; it makes everything feel so luxurious.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Valet → It originates from Old French *valet*, meaning a young man or servant. The word refers to a person who serves or assists, particularly in a personal or domestic capacity.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'young servant' in Old French — that's why a valet is someone who assists or serves.

Visually Confused Words
varlet
vaselet
avalent
volet
vault
valve
value
valse
Is this page helpful?
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
attendant
servant
usher
Antonyms
guest
customer
passenger
Totally! It’s nice to be treated like that once in a while.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
attend
serve
assist
Antonyms
neglect
ignore
abandon