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Dictionary Entry

serve

verb

Find the meaning of the word serve, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

Dictionary meaning in a clear, student-friendly format.

To perform duties or services for someone or an organization; to provide food or drink; to be useful or suitable for a purpose; to spend a period of time in a particular role or place.

Example Sentence

The restaurant aims to serve fresh, local ingredients to its customers every day.

Usage Note

You can use "serve" in many contexts: to describe a waiter serving food, a soldier serving their country, a machine serving a purpose, or even a tennis player serving the ball. It often implies providing assistance, fulfilling a role, or delivering something.