Definition (noun) (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
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his powerful serves won the game
Definition (verb) serve a purpose, role, or function
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The tree stump serves as a table
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The female students served as a control group
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This table would serve very well
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His freedom served him well
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The table functions as a desk
Definition (verb) do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
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He served as head of the department for three years
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She served in Congress for two terms
Definition (verb) contribute or conduce to
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The scandal served to increase his popularity
Definition (verb) be used by; as of a utility
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The sewage plant served the neighboring communities
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The garage served to shelter his horses
Definition (verb) help to some food; help with food or drink
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I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
Definition (verb) provide (usually but not necessarily food)
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We serve meals for the homeless
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She dished out the soup at 8 P.M.
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The entertainers served up a lively show
Definition (verb) devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
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She served the art of music
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He served the church
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serve the country
Definition (verb) promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
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Art serves commerce
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Their interests are served
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The lake serves recreation
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The President's wisdom has served the country well
Definition (verb) spend time in prison or in a labor camp
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He did six years for embezzlement
Definition (verb) work for or be a servant to
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May I serve you?
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She attends the old lady in the wheelchair
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Can you wait on our table, please?
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Is a salesperson assisting you?
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The minister served the King for many years
Definition (verb) deliver a warrant or summons to someone
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He was processed by the sheriff
Definition (verb) be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
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A few words would answer
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This car suits my purpose well
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Will $100 do?
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A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school
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Nothing else will serve
Definition (verb) do military service
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She served in Vietnam
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My sons never served, because they are short-sighted
Definition (verb) mate with
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male animals serve the females for breeding purposes
Definition (verb) put the ball into play
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It was Agassi's turn to serve