Words · Very common
serve
/sɝv/ · 5 letters · 4 distinct letters
- verb
serve a purpose, role, or function
The tree stump serves as a table
- verb
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
He served as head of the department for three years
- verb
contribute or conduce to
The scandal served to increase his popularity
- verb
be used by; as of a utility
The sewage plant served the neighboring communities
- verb
help to some food; help with food or drink
I served him three times, and after that he helped himself