"Serve" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Serve" Meaning

To provide something, such as food, drink or a document, to a person or group as a waiter or waitress would in a restaurant.

To be useful or of assistance to someone.

To perform an action or play a role in a game or sport, and to advance the opponent's progress.

To present a document, such as a legal summons or a court order, to a person or organization that is being officially notified.

To do a specific use or function for something.

"Serve" Examples

Noun:

1. He's serving in the army. (meaning: working or performing a duty)
2. The waiter is serving us coffee. (meaning: giving something to someone, specifically food and drink)

Verb:

1. The new restaurant is serving a special menu tonight. (meaning: to give food and drink to people)
2. Please serve me until I qualify as a lawyer. (meaning: to act in a particular role or position)
3. She serves the problem to the judge. (meaning: to present or put something before someone or a group for their decision)