What does SERVE mean?

serve

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• Verb: to perform duties or services for someone or something; to be of use or benefit; to provide food or drink to someone; to hit a ball or shuttlecock to start a point in tennis or badminton
• Noun: an act of serving; a portion of food or drink served to someone; a turn to serve in a game of tennis or badminton

Pronunciations:

• US: /sɜrv/
• UK: /sɜːv/

Origin and Usage:

The word "serve" comes from the Old French word "servir," which means "to serve." It has been in use since the 13th century. The verb form of "serve" is commonly used in the sense of performing duties or services for someone or something, providing food or drink, or hitting a ball in tennis or badminton. The noun form of "serve" is used to refer to an act of serving, a portion of food or drink served, or a turn to serve in a game of tennis or badminton.

Synonyms:

• assist
• help
• aid
• attend
• wait on

Related Words:

• servee
• servo
• siver
• sever
• verse

Example Sentences:

• He serves as a volunteer at the local soup kitchen.
• The new technology will serve the company well in the long run.
• Could you serve me a glass of water