The Word 'SERVE'

Serve (noun)

definition:
a stroke that puts the ball in play

example:
"My powerful serves won the game."

Serve (verb)

definition:
put the ball into play

example:
"It was Agassi's turn to serve"

Serve (verb)

definition:
do duty or hold offices

example:
"serve in a specific function"

Serve (verb)

definition:
provide (usually but not necessarily food)

example:
"We serve meals for the homeless"

Serve (verb)

definition:
help to some food

Serve (verb)

definition:
mate with

example:
"male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"

Serve (verb)

definition:
deliver a warrant or summons to someone

Serve (verb)

definition:
do military service

example:
"I served two tours in Vietnam."

Serve (verb)

definition:
work for or be a servant to

example:
"May I serve you?"

Serve (verb)

definition:
be used by

Serve (verb)

definition:
devote one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas

example:
"I served the art of music."

Serve (verb)

definition:
be sufficient

Serve (verb)

definition:
contribute or conduce to

example:
"My programming skills serve to advance my career, but my true calling is the outdoors."

Serve (verb)

definition:
promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to

example:
"Art serves commerce"

Serve (verb)

definition:
serve a purpose, role, or function

example:
"The tree stump serves as a table"

Serve (verb)

definition:
spend time in prison or in a labor camp