Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Serve.
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Serve - as a noun
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
Example: "His powerful serves won the game"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
service12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tennis shottennis strokeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Serve - as a verb
Serve a purpose, role, or function
Example: "The tree stump serves as a table"
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function13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
answer9do3serve8suffice15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
Example: "He served as head of the department for three years"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
do workwork11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Contribute or conduce to
Example: "The scandal served to increase his popularity"
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effect14effectuate18set upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be used by; as of a utility
Example: "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"
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service12Help to some food; help with food or drink
Example: "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"
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help9Provide (usually but not necessarily food)
Example: "We serve meals for the homeless"
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dish8dish outdish upserve upHypernyms (Closely Related)
cater7ply8provide13supply13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
Example: "She served the art of music"
Promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
Example: "Art serves commerce"
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serve wellSpend time in prison or in a labor camp
Example: "He did six years for embezzlement"
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do3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pass6spend8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Work for, or be a servant to
Example: "May i serve you?"
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assist6attend7attend towait onHypernyms (Closely Related)
aid4assist6help9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Deliver a warrant or summons to someone
Example: "He was processed by the sheriff"
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process11swear outHypernyms (Closely Related)
deliver11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
Example: "A few words would answer"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
answer9do3suffice15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fulfil12fulfill13live up tosatisfy13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Do military service
Example: "She served in vietnam"
Mate with
Example: "Male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
service12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
copulate12couple10mate6pair6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The serve in tennis must be done with precision and accuracy."
"The tennis player's serve was too strong for his opponent to return."
"His serve hit the net and he lost the point."
"The serve in volleyball needs to be over the net and into the opponent's court."
"The waiter's serve was prompt and efficient, earning him a good tip."
Word Game Points
Is SERVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, serve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SERVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SERVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, serve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSERVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SERVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, serve is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSERVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
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averse9nerves9revers9revise9server9severe9severnswerve12vareseversed10vesper11bevers11breves11elvers9everts9fevers12greves10kerves13levers9perves11preves11reaves9reeves9reives9revels9revest9revets9revies9revues9rieves9served10serves9severs9severy12soever9sterve9verges10vermes11verser9verses9verset9verste9verves12vexers16Phrases
ever so
