serve

/sˈɜːv/

/ˈsɝv/

[verb] [noun]

to serve

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to give someone food or drink

synonyms : dish

dish out

dish up

serve up

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

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

synonyms : function

do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function

contribute or conduce to

be used by; as of a utility

synonyms : service

help to some food; help with food or drink

synonyms : help

devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas

promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to

synonyms : serve well

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

synonyms : process

swear out

to work for a particular cause or serve a specified organization for a period of time

synonyms : assist

attend

attend to

wait on

to spend a period of time being locked up in prison

synonyms : do

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

synonyms : service

do military service

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

synonyms : answer

suffice

***attend to (a customer in a shop).

***play (a trick) on (someone).

***treat (someone) in a specified way.

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

***to have a particular effect or result

***(MILITARY) operate (a gun).

Serve

[NOUN]

(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

synonyms : service

Examples

1. The street vendor served crispy chicken cutlet sandwiches with lettuce and mayonnaise.

2. The restaurant serves fresh soup daily.

3. The restaurant served their fish and chips with a side of brown sauce.

4. The street vendor served flavorful turkey legs.

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