serve (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /sɜːrv/
Definition
To give food or drinks to someone, especially at a restaurant or a party.
Examples
The waiter served us a delicious meal.
She served coffee to all the guests.
Can you serve the cake now?
How to Use serve
- serve [someone] [something] (prepositional phrase)
- To give food or drink to a person. — "The waiter served us a drink."
- serve [someone] with [something] (prepositional phrase)
- To officially give a person a legal document. — "The police served the suspect with a notice."
- serve as [something] (prepositional phrase)
- To be useful or act in a particular role. — "This room will serve as an office."
- serve [in/on] [place/group] (prepositional phrase)
- To work or perform duties in a specific place or group. — "She served in the military."
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