n (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
his powerful serves won the game
v serve a purpose, role, or function
The tree stump serves as a table The female students served as a control group This table would serve very well His freedom served him well
v do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
He served as head of the department for three years She served in Congress for two terms
v contribute or conduce to
The scandal served to increase his popularity
v be used by; as of a utility
The sewage plant served the neighboring communities The garage served to shelter his horses
v help to some food; help with food or drink
I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
v provide (usually but not necessarily food)
We serve meals for the homeless The entertainers served up a lively show
v devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
She served the art of music He served the church serve the country
v promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
Art serves commerce Their interests are served The lake serves recreation The President's wisdom has served the country well
v spend time in prison or in a labor camp
v work for or be a servant to
May I serve you? The minister served the King for many years
v deliver a warrant or summons to someone
v be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
Nothing else will serve
v do military service
She served in Vietnam My sons never served, because they are short-sighted
v mate with
male animals serve the females for breeding purposes
v put the ball into play
It was Agassi's turn to serve
German Olympian Dimitrij Ovtcharov's serve isn't about power.
This legislation will help connect people at all stages of life with opportunities to serve.
Imagine the enormous difference it would make to our communities and nation if every American served for a year with a community-service group, nonprofit enterprise or faith-based .
Candidates sought to serve on commission Community Action Partnership of Riverside County is seeking candidates to serve on the Community Action Commission. The Commissioners will be elected at Community Forums to be held in all five Supervisorial Districts.
June 15, 2013 - The Record Gazette
Candidates sought to serve on commission Community Action Partnership of Riverside County is seeking candidates to serve on the Community Action Commission. The Commissioners will be elected at Community Forums to be held in all five Supervisorial Districts.
June 13, 2013 - The Record Gazette
Dan Gilbert in Wall Street Journal He added, "But the good news is that this heartless and callous action can only serve as the antidote to the so-called 'curse' on Cleveland, Ohio."
Barack Obama in BBC News Now this legislation moves to the Senate, and I look forward to receiving a final product that will serve as a strong signal to the executives who run these firms that such compensation will not be tolerated,Mr Obama said.
David Johnston in Edmonton Journal My wife and I have always believed that service, whether it is to family, community, university or country, is our highest calling,Johnston said in a speech Thursday. "We are proud to have this opportunity to serve Canada and our fellow...