SERVE

Definition of SERVE

(verb)serve a purpose, role, or function
(verb)do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
(verb)contribute or conduce to
(verb)be used by; as of a utility
(verb)help to some food; help with food or drink
(verb)provide (usually but not necessarily food)
(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
(verb)spend time in prison or in a labor camp
(verb)work for, or be a servant to
(verb)deliver a warrant or summons to someone
(verb)be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
(verb)do military service
(verb)mate with
(verb)put the ball into play
(noun)(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play