əˈsɪst dɪʃ duː du dʉː

ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən ˈfʌŋkʃən ˈpɹəʊsɛs sɜːv sɝv sɜːv sɝv səˈfaɪs (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play his powerful serves won the game put the ball into play It was Agassi's turn to serve do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function He served as head of the department for three years She served in Congress for two terms 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 help to some food; help with food or drink I served him three times, and after that he helped himself mate with male animals serve the females for breeding purposes deliver a warrant or summons to someone He was processed by the sheriff do military service She served in Vietnam My sons never served, because they are short-sighted work for, or be a servant to May I serve you? She attends the old lady in the wheelchair Can you wait on our table, please? Is a salesperson assisting you? The minister served the King for many years be used by; as of a utility The sewage plant served the neighboring communities The garage served to shelter his horses 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 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 contribute or conduce to The scandal served to increase his popularity 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 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 spend time in prison or in a labor camp He did six years for embezzlement