Serve

/sɜːv/

The meaning and definition of Serve, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To perform (a public obligation).
    β€œI've received a summons for jury duty. It says I serve one day or one trial.”
  2. (personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink).
noun
  1. An act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play in various games.
    β€œWhose serve is it?”
  2. A portion of food or drink, a serving.
Synonyms attend bestand wait on service serving
Antonyms receive

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