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serve
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
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noun
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
“his powerful serves won the game”
verb
put the ball into play
“It was Agassi's turn to serve”
verb
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
“He served as head of the department for three years”
verb
provide (usually but not necessarily food)
“We serve meals for the homeless”
verb
help to some food; help with food or drink
“I served him three times, and after that he helped himself”
verb
mate with
“male animals serve the females for breeding purposes”
verb
deliver a warrant or summons to someone
“He was processed by the sheriff”
verb
do military service
“She served in Vietnam”
verb
work for, or be a servant to
“May I serve you?”
verb
be used by; as of a utility
“The sewage plant served the neighboring communities”
verb
devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
“She served the art of music”
verb
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
“A few words would answer”
verb
contribute or conduce to
“The scandal served to increase his popularity”
verb
promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
“Art serves commerce”
verb
serve a purpose, role, or function
“The tree stump serves as a table”
verb
spend time in prison or in a labor camp
“He did six years for embezzlement”
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Example Sentences
his powerful serves won the game
It was Agassi's turn to serve
He served as head of the department for three years
She served in Congress for two terms
We serve meals for the homeless
She dished out the soup at 8 P.M.
The entertainers served up a lively show
I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
male animals serve the females for breeding purposes
He was processed by the sheriff
She served in Vietnam
My sons never served, because they are short-sighted
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
The sewage plant served the neighboring communities
The garage served to shelter his horses
She served the art of music
He served the church
serve the country
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
The scandal served to increase his popularity
Art serves commerce
Their interests are served
The lake serves recreation
The President's wisdom has served the country well
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
He did six years for embezzlement
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