Serve ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Serve ( verb )

1. To perform duties or services for (another person or an organization).
2. To act as a servant for.
3. To provide food or drinks to (customers).
4. To hold a position of duty, responsibility, or trust in relation to others.
5. To deliver a ball or shuttlecock in various games.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french servir, from latin servire to be a slave, serve, from servus slave.

Examples:

1. The waiter served the guests their meals.
2. She has served her country for over 20 years in the military.
3. The chef served a delicious dinner to the guests.
4. He will serve as the chairman of the committee for the next two years.
5. The player served the ball over the net to win the point.

(As a noun)

Serve ( noun )

1. To perform duties or services for (another person or an organization).
2. To act as a servant for.
3. To provide food or drinks to (customers).
4. To hold a position of duty, responsibility, or trust in relation to others.
5. To deliver a ball or shuttlecock in various games.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french servir, from latin servire to be a slave, serve, from servus slave.

Examples:

1. The waiter served the guests their meals.
2. She has served her country for over 20 years in the military.
3. The chef served a delicious dinner to the guests.
4. He will serve as the chairman of the committee for the next two years.
5. The player served the ball over the net to win the point.