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(noun) service
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
his powerful serves won the game
(verb) dish, dish out, dish up, serve up
provide (usually but not necessarily food)
We serve meals for the homeless; She dished out the soup at 8 P.M.; The entertainers served up a lively show
(verb) help
help to some food; help with food or drink
I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
(verb) service
mate with
male animals serve the females for breeding purposes
deliver a warrant or summons to someone
He was processed by the sheriff
(verb) assist, attend, attend to, wait on
work for or be a servant to
May I serve you?; She attends the old lady in the wheelchair; Can you wait on our table, please?; Is a salesperson assisting you?; The minister served the King for many years
(verb) service
be used by; as of a utility
The sewage plant served the neighboring communities; The garage served to shelter his horses
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
A few words would answer; This car suits my purpose well; Will $100 do?; A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school; Nothing else will serve
(verb) serve well
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
(verb) function
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; The table functions as a desk
(verb) do
spend time in prison or in a labor camp
He did six years for embezzlement