serve

US /sɝːv/
UK /sɝːv/
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1.

perform duties or services for (a person or organization)

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He has served the company for 20 years.
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The waiter served us quickly.
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work forbe employed byattend towait onassist
2.

present (food or drink) to someone

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Dinner is being served at 7 PM.
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They served us a delicious meal.
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providesupplydish uppresent
3.

be of use in achieving or satisfying something

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This tool will serve its purpose well.
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His experience will serve him well in the new role.
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be usefulbe of usefunctionact asperform
4.

(in tennis and other racket sports) hit the ball or shuttlecock to start play

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It's your turn to serve.
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She served an ace.
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hitstrikevolley
1.

a period of time spent in a particular job or activity

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He completed his military service.
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She has a long service record.
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dutyemploymentworklabor
2.

the action of helping or doing work for someone

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Customer service is very important.
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The hotel offers excellent room service.
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assistanceaidhelpsupport
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soft serveserve upserve a purposeserve someone rightif my memory serves me right