Synonym: assist, deliver, furnish, help, present, supply, work for. Similar words: observe, serve as, reserve, preserve, observer, nerve, serving, service. Meaning: [sɜrv /sɜːv] 
n. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play. v. 1. serve a purpose, role, or function 2. do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function 3. contribute or conduce to 4. be used by; as of a utility 5. help to some food; help with food or drink 6. provide (usually but not necessarily food) 7. devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas 8. promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to 9. spend time in prison or in a labor camp 10. work for or be a servant to 11. deliver a warrant or summons to someone 12. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity 13. do military service 14. mate with 15. put the ball into play.
n. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play. v. 1. serve a purpose, role, or function 2. do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function 3. contribute or conduce to 4. be used by; as of a utility 5. help to some food; help with food or drink 6. provide (usually but not necessarily food) 7. devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas 8. promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to 9. spend time in prison or in a labor camp 10. work for or be a servant to 11. deliver a warrant or summons to someone 12. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity 13. do military service 14. mate with 15. put the ball into play. 
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181, She'd just as soon throw your plate in your face as serve you.
182, That's the restaurant where they refused to serve Giles because he was so rude.
183, The union is the largest in the country and in this/that regard is best placed to serve its members.
184, We have found a meeting place that will serve our purpose.
185, Do not toss the salad until you're ready to serve.
186, Remove from the heat, add the parsley, toss and serve at once.
187, The judge recommended that he serve 20 years in prison.
188, He was asked about casualties, but said it would serve no purpose to count bodies.
189, The title of one of Dietrich's best-known songs could serve as the leitmotif for her life.
190, A single break of serve settled the first two sets.
191, His powerful serve was too much for the defending champion.
192, The landlord refused to serve him because he considered him too drunk.
193, To serve the needs of bakers,(www.Sentencedict.com) manufacturers ferment the yeast to produce a more concentrated product.
194, How can we best serve the needs of future generations?
195, Their action can only serve to harden the attitude of landowners.
196, The company will serve a meal at noon to all staff workers.
197, The minister said she did not consider that a public enquiry would serve any useful purpose.
198, Whose serve is it?
199, Serve hot or cold accompanied by bread and a salad.
200, Prepare the garnishes shortly before you are ready to serve the soup.
201, This soup is substantial enough to serve as a main dish .
202, The kings of Sparta would not serve under the tyrants of Syracuse.
203, This relaxation technique can serve as an effective weapon against stress.
204, She was elected to serve for another year as secretary of the local party.
205, Their first step in to serve you with a writ for nonpayment of debt[sentencedict.com], and then you are forced to go to law.
206, She delivered a final serve from the baseline to win the match.
207, Londoners have long been perversely proud of a health service that does not serve them well.
208, This polythene sheet should serve to keep out the rain for a while.
209, Serve the cake warm or at room temperature, cut in squares.
210, Williams is having trouble finding her rhythm on the serve.
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