SERVE
Scrabble letter values: S1E1R1V4E1 = 8
Definition
- noun (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play. — synonyms: service
- verb serve a purpose, role, or function. — synonyms: function
- verb do duty or hold offices.
- verb contribute or conduce to.
- verb be used by. — synonyms: service
- verb help to some food. — synonyms: help
- verb provide (usually but not necessarily food). — synonyms: serve_up, dish_out, dish_up, dish
- verb devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas.
- verb promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to. — synonyms: serve_well
- verb spend time in prison or in a labor camp. — synonyms: do
- verb work for or be a servant to. — synonyms: attend_to, wait_on, attend, assist
- verb deliver a warrant or summons to someone. — synonyms: process, swear_out
- verb be sufficient. — synonyms: suffice, do, answer
- verb do military service.
- verb mate with. — synonyms: service
- verb put the ball into play.
Examples
- “his powerful serves won the game”
- “The tree stump serves as a table”
- “The female students served as a control group”