serve
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- n (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
his powerful serves won the game - v serve a purpose, role, or function
The tree stump serves as a table
The female students served as a control group
This table would serve very well
His freedom served him well - v do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
He served as head of the department for three years
She served in Congress for two terms - v contribute or conduce to
The scandal served to increase his popularity - v be used by; as of a utility
The sewage plant served the neighboring communities
The garage served to shelter his horses - v help to some food; help with food or drink
I served him three times, and after that he helped himself - v provide (usually but not necessarily food)
We serve meals for the homeless
The entertainers served up a lively show - v devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
She served the art of music
He served the church
serve the country - v promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
Art serves commerce
Their interests are served
The lake serves recreation
The President's wisdom has served the country well - v spend time in prison or in a labor camp
- v work for or be a servant to
May I serve you?
The minister served the King for many years - v deliver a warrant or summons to someone
- v be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
Nothing else will serve - v do military service
She served in Vietnam
My sons never served, because they are short-sighted - v mate with
male animals serve the females for breeding purposes - v put the ball into play
It was Agassi's turn to serve
- German Olympian Dimitrij Ovtcharov's serve isn't about power.
- This legislation will help connect people at all stages of life with opportunities to serve.
- Imagine the enormous difference it would make to our communities and nation if every American served for a year with a community-service group, nonprofit enterprise or faith-based .