'serve' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'serve' with 20 example sentences.
- serve noun
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: (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
- serve verb
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: serve a purpose, role, or function
: do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
: contribute or conduce to
: be used by; as of a utility
: help to some food; help with food or drink
: provide (usually but not necessarily food)
: devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
: promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
: spend time in prison or in a labor camp
: work for, or be a servant to
: deliver a warrant or summons to someone
: be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
: do military service
: mate with
: put the ball into play
The police are supposed to serve and protect.
This is a drink better served cold.
There is no simple pattern that can serve as a template.
What time will dinner be served?
This Indian restaurant only serves vegetarian food.
The soup was served in a bowl made of bread.
What time is breakfast served?
This egg cream recipe serves four.
That restaurant serves excellent food.
I didn't eat everything that she served me.
Coffee will be served after the meal.
I want to serve my country.
Your death will serve as an example.
She served the family for twenty years.
How long did you serve in the army?
His son is serving his sentence.
The tea will be served at 4 p.m.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
The invitation said that popcorn and soft drinks would be served.
I have no choice but to eat what they serve me.