SERVE Crossword Clue & Answer

Definition of serve

• (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; "his powerful serves won the game"; contribute or conduce to; "The scandal served to increase his popularity"; deliver a warrant or summons to someone; "He was processed by the sheriff"; devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas; "She served the art of music"; "He served the church"; "serve the country"; do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function; "He served as head of the department for three years"; "She served in Congress for two terms"; do military service; "She served in Vietnam"; "My sons never served, because they are short-sighted"; help to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"; mate with; "male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"; promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to; "Art serves commerce"; "Their interests are served"; "The lake serves recreation"; "The President's wisdom has served the country well"; provide (usually but