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n. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; "his powerful serves won the game"

v. devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas; "She served the art of music"; "He served the church"; "serve the country"

serve

v. contribute or conduce to; "The scandal served to increase his popularity"

serve

v. put the ball into play; "It was Agassi's turn to serve"

serve

v. do military service; "She served in Vietnam"; "My sons never served, because they are short-sighted"

service, serve

v. be used by; as of a utility; "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses"

serve, do

v. spend time in prison or in a labor camp; "He did six years for embezzlement"

serve, serve well

v. promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to; "Art serves commerce"; "Their interests are served"; "The lake serves recreation"; "The President's wisdom has served the country well"

serve, function

v. serve a purpose, role, or function; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk"

serve, service

v. mate with; "male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"

serve, help

v. help to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"

suffice, do, answer, serve

v. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve"

serve, process, swear out

v. deliver a warrant or summons to someone; "He was processed by the sheriff"

serve, serve up, dish out, dish up, dish

v. provide (usually but not necessarily food); "We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show"

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do, perform

v. get (something) done; "I did my job"

suit, accommodate, fit

v. be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs"

answer

v. match or correspond; "The drawing of the suspect answers to the description the victim gave"

better, improve, ameliorate, meliorate

v. get better; "The weather improved toward evening"

profit, gain, benefit

v. derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast experience"

help

v. contribute to the furtherance of; "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"

meet, fit, conform to

v. satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"

deal

v. give (a specific card) to a player; "He dealt me the Queen of Spades"

profit, gain, benefit

v. derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast experience"

help

v. contribute to the furtherance of; "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"

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