serve

Definition

  • n. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
  • v. serve a purpose, role, or function
  • v. do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
  • v. contribute or conduce to

Word forms

Past participle
served
Present participle
serving
Past tense
served
Third person singular
serves

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    The restaurant aims to serve fresh and delicious meals to its customers.

  2. vi.

    He decided to serve in the army after finishing school.

  3. n.

    She practiced her serve to improve her tennis game.