serves
word · lemma: serve
/ˈsɝvz/
survz
/sˈɜːvz/
survz
Definition
Third-person singular form of 'serve'. It can mean to help or work for someone, to give food or drinks, or to have a useful purpose or function.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'serve customers', 'serve dinner', 'serve a purpose'. In restaurants, it often means bringing food; in general contexts, it can mean helping, functioning, or being suitable. Don't confuse it with only military or formal service.
Spanish: sirve - atiende - sirve comidaPortuguese (BR): serve - atende - serve comidaPortuguese (PT): serve - atende - serve comidaChinese (Simplified): 服务 - 供应 - 起作用Chinese (Traditional): 服務 - 供應 - 起作用Hindi: सेवा करता है - परोसता है - काम आता हैArabic: يخدم - يقدّم الطعام - يفيدBengali: সার্ভ করে - প্রদান করে - সেবা দেয়Russian: обслуживает - подаёт - служитJapanese: 提供する - 仕える - 務めるVietnamese: phục vụ - đảm nhận - phục tráchKorean: 제공하다 - 근무하다 - 봉사하다Turkish: hizmet eder - sunar - görev yaparUrdu: پیش کرتا ہے - خدمت کرتا ہےIndonesian: melayani - menyajikan - berfungsi
Example Sentences
He serves coffee every morning.
basic
This key serves an important purpose.
basic
She serves old people in the community.
basic
The hotel restaurant serves breakfast until 11.
natural
I don't know who this rule serves, but it doesn't help us.
natural
She serves on the board of a local charity.
natural