Pronunciation: /sɜrv/
noun an act of assistance or benefit
A1 I will serve you some tea.
A2 The serve in tennis was too strong.
B1 The serve at the restaurant was excellent.
B2 The serve in volleyball was powerful and accurate.
C1 The serve in the military requires discipline and dedication.
C2 Her serve in tennis is considered one of the best in the world.
verb to perform duties or services for someone or something
A1 I serve breakfast at the hotel every morning.
A2 She serves customers at the local bakery.
B1 The waiter served us our meals promptly.
B2 The nurse serves the patients with care and compassion.
C1 The diplomat served as an ambassador in multiple countries.
C2 The chef's culinary skills serve to impress even the most discerning critics.
adjective used to describe something that is suitable or intended for serving food or drinks
A1 She has a serve that is hard to return in tennis.
A2 The restaurant only offers self-serve options for drinks.
B1 The serve time at this restaurant is known for being quick and efficient.
B2 The hotel has a serve yourself breakfast buffet every morning.
C1 The airline prides itself on its top-notch in-flight service.
C2 The luxury spa offers a variety of serve treatments to pamper their guests.
preposition used to indicate the purpose or function of something, as in 'serve as'
A1 The waiter will serve the food on the table.
A2 The shop assistant can serve you at the counter.
B1 The website serves as a platform for users to share information.
B2 The library serves as a quiet place for students to study.
C1 The park serves as a recreational area for families to enjoy.
C2 The museum serves as a repository of historical artifacts.
formal The waiter will serve us our meals shortly.
informal I'll serve you a slice of cake in a minute.
slang Let me serve you some tea, bro.
figurative Her dedication to the community truly serves as an inspiration to us all.
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