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'serve' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'serve' with 20 example sentences.


serve noun

: (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

serve verb

: 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.
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