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Definição e significado de "serve"em inglês

to serve

VERBO

servir, oferecer

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Transitive: to serve food

informações gramaticais

composição morfológica

simples

verbo de ação

regular

presente

serve

3.ª pessoa do singular

serves

particípio presente

serving

pretérito simples

served

particípio passado

served

Exemplos

Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.

Despeje o molho sobre a massa e sirva imediatamente.

saciar, realizar o saque

to initiate play in a sport by hitting a ball or object from a designated location using a specific technique, as dictated by the rules of the game

Intransitive

Transitive: to serve a ball

Exemplos

He stepped up to serve, aiming for the corner of the opponent's court.

Ele avançou para saciar, mirando o canto da quadra do adversário.

servir, ser útil

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

Transitive: to serve a purpose

Exemplos

A large cardboard box will serve the purpose.

Uma grande caixa de papelão servirá ao propósito.

servir, desempenhar

to work for a specified organization or in a specific role for a period of time

Intransitive: to serve as holder of a position | to serve in an organization

Exemplos

Henry served as a member of numerous committees and commissions.

Henry serviu como membro de numerosos comitês e comissões.

servir, contribuir

to produce a specific result or effect

Transitive: to serve to do sth

Exemplos

His actions served to strengthen their relationship.

Suas ações serviram para fortalecer o relacionamento deles.

servir, ajudar

to offer assistance or services that help meet the needs or improve the well-being of someone

Transitive: to serve a group

Exemplos

The charity serves the homeless by providing food and shelter.

A caridade serve os sem-teto fornecendo comida e abrigo.

servir, oferecer

to offer or give someone food or drink, typically as a gesture of hospitality or during a meal

Ditransitive: to serve sb food or drink

Exemplos

The hostess served her guests a hearty meal with warm bread.

A anfitriã serviu seus convidados com uma refeição farta e pão quente.

servir, dedicar

to dedicate a portion of one's life, time, or efforts to supporting a cause, institution, or belief

Transitive: to serve an institution or belief

Exemplos

He served his country by joining the military and dedicating his life to national defense.

Ele serviu ao seu país entrando para o exército e dedicando sua vida à defesa nacional.

servir, ser favorável

to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time

Intransitive

Exemplos

The weather served for their outdoor wedding, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.

O tempo favoreceu o casamento deles ao ar livre, com céu limpo e uma brisa suave.

notificar, entregar

to deliver a legal document, such as a summons or writ, to the intended recipient in a formal and official manner in accordance with legal procedures and requirements

Ditransitive: to serve a legal document to sb | to serve sb with a legal document

Exemplos

He said his lawyer would serve a writ to the multinational corporation within a week.

Ele disse que seu advogado entregaria um mandado à multinacional dentro de uma semana.

servir, ajudar

to work for or assist someone, typically by performing duties or tasks

Transitive: to serve sb

Exemplos

He served the royal family for many years, attending to their needs with loyalty.

Ele serviu a família real por muitos anos, atendendo às suas necessidades com lealdade.

cumprir, passar

to spend a period of time being locked up in prison

Transitive: to serve a sentence or period of time

Exemplos

He was convicted of robbery and had to serve five years in prison.

Ele foi condenado por roubo e teve que cumprir cinco anos de prisão.

acasalar, montar

to engage in copulation, as a male breeding animal with a female, in order to produce offspring

Transitive: to serve a female animal

Exemplos

The stud dog was brought in to serve the female for breeding.

O cão reprodutor foi trazido para servir a fêmea para reprodução.

servir, prestar serviço

to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces

Intransitive

Exemplos

He decided to serve in the army after graduating from high school.

Ele decidiu servir no exército depois de se formar no ensino médio.

servir, ser suficiente para

(of an amount of food) to be sufficient enough for a particular number of people

Transitive: to serve a number of people

Exemplos

The recipe serves four people.

A receita serve quatro pessoas.

servir, ajudar

to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business

Transitive: to serve a customer

Exemplos

She always tries to serve her clients' needs as best as she can.

Ela sempre tenta atender às necessidades de seus clientes da melhor maneira possível.

enganar, pregar peça

to trick or deceive someone, often as a joke or prank

Transitive: to serve sb

Ditransitive: to serve sb a trick

Exemplos

They were all in on it, serving him a trick that made him look silly in front of everyone.

Todos estavam envolvidos, servindo a ele uma brincadeira que o fez parecer bobo na frente de todos.

servir, tratar

to treat or handle someone in a particular manner

Transitive: to serve sb in a specific manner

Exemplos

They were served poorly by the rude clerk at the counter.

Eles foram mal atendidos pelo balconista rude no balcão.

servir, prestar

to provide a product or service to a group of people or an area

Transitive: to serve sb with a product or service

Exemplos

They serve the entire city with free Wi-Fi in public parks.

Eles servem toda a cidade com Wi-Fi gratuito em parques públicos.

servir, operar

to operate or use a weapon, especially in a military context

Transitive: to serve a weapon

Exemplos

They were ready to serve the weapons at a moment’s notice.

Eles estavam prontos para usar as armas em um instante.

usar com estilo, apresentar com confiança

to wear or present an outfit or look with style and confidence

gíria

Exemplos

She's really serving in that dress tonight.

Ela está realmente servindo naquele vestido esta noite.

fornecer, vender

to sell or supply drugs to others

gíria

Exemplos

He serves weed to his friends at the party.

Ele serve maconha para seus amigos na festa.

Serve

SUBSTANTIVO

saque, serviço

the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match

informações gramaticais

estado de animacidade

abstrato

composição morfológica

composto

contável

forma plural

serves

Exemplos

The tennis player's serve was powerful and accurate.

O saque do tenista foi poderoso e preciso.

Árvore Lexical

serving

subserve

serve

Palavras Próximas

Definição e significado de "serve"em inglês

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