n.
1.(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play serve v.
1.serve a purpose, role, or function
2.do duty or hold offices
3.contribute or conduce to
4.be used by
5.help to some food
6.provide (usually but not necessarily food)
7.devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
8.promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
9.spend time in prison or in a labor camp 10.work for or be a servant to 11.deliver a warrant or summons to someone 12.be sufficient 13.do military service 14.mate with 15.put the ball into play
Idiom of the Day
with a vengeance
with determination and eagerness
The basketball team played with a vengeance and won the game easily.