serves

1. n (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play n (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord v serve a purpose, role, or function v do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function v contribute or conduce to v be used by; as of a utility v help to some food; help with food or drink v provide (usually but not necessarily food) v devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas v promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to v spend time in prison or in a labor camp v work for or be a servant to v deliver a warrant or summons to someone v be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity v do military service v mate with v put the ball into play Source: ecdict

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