serve

US /sɚv/

UK /sɜ:v/

A2TOEIC
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To act in a particular position or office
Walter will serve as president of the board this year
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
Greg will serve the tennis ball gently to Julie first
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be used for a particular purpose
This bowl will serve as the perfect place for my candy
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To give someone food or drinks
Alice will serve her party guests lemonade and cookies
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To give a person or group a service that is needed
Dr Wilson will serve her patients well as the new town doctor
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To spend a particular amount of time in prison
He will serve a four year sentence for that particular crime
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To help customers find products and making sales
Her job is to serve customers by finding them what they need
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To give an official paper to appear in court
If they serve me, I will appear in court

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