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Meaning of
serve
in English
serve
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Plural
serves
Past Tense
served
Participle Verb
serving
Third Person Singular
serves
Definitions
Verb
to
provide
food
,
services
,
or
assistance
;
wait
on
someone
The
hotel
staff
will
serve
the
guests
during
their
stay
.
to
set
down
food
or
drink
;
bring
to
someone
She
will
serve
coffee
to
the
meeting
attendees
.
to
make
the
first
shot
in
tennis
etc
.;
initiate
play
The
team's
strong
serve
was
a
key
factor
in
their
victory
.
to
deliver
official
notices
or
documents
The
lawyer
will
serve
the
subpoena
to
the
defendant
.
to
work
or
assist
in
a
role
;
hold
an
office
or
position
The
new
employee
will
serve
as
the
company's
marketing
manager
.
being
useful
;
meeting
needs
The
new
policy
will
serve
the
community
by
providing
more
jobs
.
functioning
for
a
purpose
The
software
will
serve
as
a
tool
for
data
analysis
and
visualization
.
to
replace
something
usefully
;
take
its
place
The
new
technology
will
serve
as
a
substitute
for
human
labor
in
the
factory
.
Noun
putting
the
ball
into
play
The
player
made
a
perfect
serve
to
start
the
game
.
Compounds / Phrases
servomotor
servomotors
servery
serve up
serveware
serve oneself
serve yourself
serve yourselves
serve yourself to