Serve Meaning
There are 16 meaning(s) for word Serve
Meaning 1 : mate with
Example : male animals serve the females for breeding purposes
Synonyms : service
Example : male animals serve the females for breeding purposes
Synonyms : service
Meaning 2 : be used by; as of a utility
Example : The sewage plant served the neighboring communities,The garage served to shelter his horses
Synonyms : service
Example : The sewage plant served the neighboring communities,The garage served to shelter his horses
Synonyms : service
Meaning 3 : be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
Example : Nothing else will serve
Synonyms : answer, do, suffice
Example : Nothing else will serve
Synonyms : answer, do, suffice
Meaning 4 : work for or be a servant to
Example : May I serve you?,The minister served the King for many years
Synonyms : assist, attend, attend to, wait on
Example : May I serve you?,The minister served the King for many years
Synonyms : assist, attend, attend to, wait on
Meaning 5 : serve a purpose, role, or function
Example : 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
Synonyms : function
Example : 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
Synonyms : function
Meaning 6 : (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
Example : his powerful serves won the game
Synonyms : service
Example : his powerful serves won the game
Synonyms : service
Meaning 8 : help to some food; help with food or drink
Example : I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
Synonyms : help
Example : I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
Synonyms : help
Meaning 9 : promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
Example : Art serves commerce,Their interests are served,The lake serves recreation,The President's wisdom has served the country well
Synonyms : serve well
Example : Art serves commerce,Their interests are served,The lake serves recreation,The President's wisdom has served the country well
Synonyms : serve well
Meaning 11 : provide (usually but not necessarily food)
Example : We serve meals for the homeless,The entertainers served up a lively show
Synonyms : dish, dish out, dish up, serve up
Example : We serve meals for the homeless,The entertainers served up a lively show
Synonyms : dish, dish out, dish up, serve up
Meaning 12 : contribute or conduce to
Example : The scandal served to increase his popularity
Example : The scandal served to increase his popularity
Meaning 13 : devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
Example : She served the art of music,He served the church,serve the country
Example : She served the art of music,He served the church,serve the country
Meaning 14 : do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
Example : He served as head of the department for three years,She served in Congress for two terms
Example : He served as head of the department for three years,She served in Congress for two terms
Meaning 15 : do military service
Example : She served in Vietnam,My sons never served, because they are short-sighted
Example : She served in Vietnam,My sons never served, because they are short-sighted
Meaning 16 : put the ball into play
Example : It was Agassi's turn to serve
Example : It was Agassi's turn to serve
How to Pronounce Serve
- sɜrv