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1. serve
verb. ['ˈsɝːv'] serve a purpose, role, or function.
Etymology
- serve (English)
- serven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- servir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- servir (French)
- servire (Latin)
2. serve
verb. ['ˈsɝːv'] do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function.
Etymology
- serve (English)
- serven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- servir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- servir (French)
- servire (Latin)
3. serve
verb. ['ˈsɝːv'] contribute or conduce to.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- serve (English)
- serven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- servir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- servir (French)
- servire (Latin)
4. serve
verb. ['ˈsɝːv'] provide (usually but not necessarily food).
Etymology
- serve (English)
- serven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- servir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- servir (French)
- servire (Latin)
5. serve
verb. ['ˈsɝːv'] devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas.
Antonyms
Etymology
- serve (English)
- serven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- servir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- servir (French)
- servire (Latin)
6. serve
verb. ['ˈsɝːv'] be used by; as of a utility.
Etymology
- serve (English)
- serven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- servir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- servir (French)
- servire (Latin)
7. serve
verb. ['ˈsɝːv'] help to some food; help with food or drink.
Etymology
- serve (English)
- serven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- servir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- servir (French)
- servire (Latin)
8. serve
verb. ['ˈsɝːv'] promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to.
Etymology
- serve (English)
- serven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- servir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- servir (French)
- servire (Latin)
9. well
adverb. ['ˈwɛl'] (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant forwell').
Synonyms
Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. well
adverb. ['ˈwɛl'] indicating high probability; in all likelihood.
Synonyms
Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))