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Meaning ofservein English

serve

Pluralserves
Past Tenseserved
Participle Verbserving
Third Person Singularserves

Definitions

Verb
1. to provide food, services, or assistance; wait on someone
  The hotel staff will serve the guests during their stay.
2. to set down food or drink; bring to someone
  She will serve coffee to the meeting attendees.
3. to make the first shot in tennis etc.; initiate play
  The team's strong serve was a key factor in their victory.
4. to deliver official notices or documents
  The lawyer will serve the subpoena to the defendant.
5. to work or assist in a role; hold an office or position
  The new employee will serve as the company's marketing manager.
6. being useful; meeting needs
  The new policy will serve the community by providing more jobs.
7. functioning for a purpose
  The software will serve as a tool for data analysis and visualization.
8. to replace something usefully; take its place
  The new technology will serve as a substitute for human labor in the factory.
Noun
1. 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