serves
Pronunciation: [sɜrvz]
Word
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?
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