Definition of "Serve" :
noun: (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
"His powerful serves won the game."
verb: put the ball into play
"It was Agassi's turn to serve."
verb: do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
"He served as head of the department for three years."
verb: provide (usually but not necessarily food)
"We serve meals for the homeless."
verb: help to some food; help with food or drink
"I served him three times, and after that he helped himself."
verb: mate with
"Male animals serve the females for breeding purposes."
verb: deliver a warrant or summons to someone
verb: do military service
"She served in Vietnam."
verb: work for or be a servant to
"May I serve you?."
verb: be used by; as of a utility
"The sewage plant served the neighboring communities."
verb: devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
"She served the art of music."
verb: be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
"Nothing else will serve."
verb: contribute or conduce to
"The scandal served to increase his popularity."
verb: promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
"Art serves commerce."
verb: serve a purpose, role, or function
"The tree stump serves as a table."
verb: spend time in prison or in a labor camp