| serve | a stroke (in tennis or badminton or squash) that puts the ball in play |
|---|---|
| serve | put the ball into play |
| serve | do duty or hold offices |
| serve | provide (usually but not necessarily food) |
| serve | help to some food |
| serve | mate with |
| serve | deliver a warrant or summons to someone |
| serve | do military service |
| serve | work for or be a servant to |
| serve | be used by |
| serve | devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas |
| serve | be sufficient |