Dictionary Check: serve
"serve" is a valid word!
Scrabble
8
points
Words with Friends
9
points
Definition
noun
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
Example:
"his powerful serves won the game"
verb
serve a purpose, role, or function
Example:
"The tree stump serves as a table"
verb
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
Example:
"He served as head of the department for three years"
verb
contribute or conduce to
Example:
"The scandal served to increase his popularity"
verb
be used by; as of a utility
Example:
"The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"
verb
help to some food; help with food or drink
Example:
"I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"
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