serve
Pronunciation
Verb
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
To give someone food or drink, especially at a meal or in a restaurant.
Usage notes
'Serve' also has an unrelated sporting sense, as when a player serves the ball to start a point in tennis.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The waiter _____ our meals within a few minutes."
Answer: serve
In your own words, what does "serve" mean?
To give someone food or drink, especially at a meal or in a restaurant.
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