serves
Aussprache: [sɜrvz]
Wort
Kontext: „food and drink“
(verb) to give food or drink to someone. When you serve a meal, you bring it to the table so that others can eat it.
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The chef serves the soup with fresh bread on the side.
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She didn't serve any desserts at the party, which disappointed the guests.
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What time do you usually serve dinner?
Kontext: „helping or fulfilling a function“
(verb) to do a job or provide a purpose for someone or something. For instance, a teacher serves the students by helping them learn.
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The community center serves the local population by offering classes.
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That tool doesn't serve any useful purpose in our work.
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How does your job serve the needs of your clients?
Kontext: „sports“
(verb) to start a play in certain games, like tennis or volleyball, by hitting the ball to the other side. It is the way you begin the action.
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He serves the ball with great power during the match.
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She did not serve well and lost the game because of it.
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Who will serve the next point in the game?
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