verbπShare(personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink)."The waiter served us our dinner quickly and politely. "servicefooddrinkjobbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat (someone) in a given manner."The teacher served the students fairly, giving each a chance to speak. "actionservicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be suitor to; to be the lover of.""For years, he served her faithfully, hoping she would one day return his affections." "familyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be effective."The new teaching method served to improve student understanding of fractions. "functionutilityserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deliver a document."The mail carrier served the eviction notice to the tenant this morning. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lead off with the first delivery over the net in tennis, volleyball, ping pong, badminton etc."Maria served the ball, starting the tennis match. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo copulate with (of male animals); to cover."The prize-winning bull served the cows in the pasture. "animalsexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in military service."My grandfather served in the army during the war. "militarywarservicenationgovernmentjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo work, to operate (a weapon)."The soldier served the machine gun during the battle. "militaryactionweaponjobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo work through (a given period of time in prison, a sentence)."He served five years in prison for the robbery. "lawpolicegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wind spun yarn etc. tightly around (a rope or cable, etc.) so as to protect it from chafing or from the weather."The sailor carefully served the frayed cable with waxed twine to prevent further wear. "nauticaltechnicalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform (a public obligation)."The doctor served her community by providing free healthcare on weekends. "governmentpoliticsstateservicejobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide crack cocaine (to), usually by selling, dealing, or distributing."The dealer served him a small bag of crack cocaine in the alley. "policelawsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading