SERVE

Definition

1. noun (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play. — synonyms: service
2. verb serve a purpose, role, or function. — synonyms: function
3. verb do duty or hold offices.
4. verb contribute or conduce to.
5. verb be used by. — synonyms: service
6. verb help to some food. — synonyms: help
7. verb provide (usually but not necessarily food). — synonyms: serve_up, dish_out, dish_up, dish
8. verb devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas.
9. verb promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to. — synonyms: serve_well
10. verb spend time in prison or in a labor camp. — synonyms: do
11. verb work for or be a servant to. — synonyms: attend_to, wait_on, attend, assist
12. verb deliver a warrant or summons to someone. — synonyms: process, swear_out
13. verb be sufficient. — synonyms: suffice, do, answer
14. verb do military service.
15. verb mate with. — synonyms: service
16. verb put the ball into play.