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How to pronounce serve
Say it like this: /sɝv/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does serve mean?
verbTo provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink).
“And yet this is not the office of a Priest, but of Him whom the Priest should serve.”
To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by.
To wait upon (someone) at table; to set food and drink in front of, to help (someone) to food, meals etc.
“That night Annie served him grilled halibut and English peas, plus tomatoes, of course, and a salad.”
nounAn act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play in various games.
“Whose serve is it?”
A portion of food or drink, a serving.
“Reintroduce protein; add a small serve of salmon, tuna or sardines every second day (tinned variety or fresh).”
An impressive presentation (especially of a person's appearance).
“That white eyeliner is such a serve.”
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