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serves

Pronunciation: [sɜrvz]

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Learn how to use serves in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The chef serves the soup with fresh bread on the side.

Example

She didn't serve any desserts at the party, which disappointed the guests.

Example

What time do you usually serve dinner?

Context: “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.

Example

The community center serves the local population by offering classes.

Example

That tool doesn't serve any useful purpose in our work.

Example

How does your job serve the needs of your clients?

Context: “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.

Example

He serves the ball with great power during the match.

Example

She did not serve well and lost the game because of it.

Example

Who will serve the next point in the game?

How to pronounce serves

Pronunciation: [sɜrvz]

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