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/sɜrv/ 
| present tense | |
| I/you/we/they | serve |
| he/she/it | serves |
| present participle | serving |
| past tense | served |
| past participle | served |
A light meal will be served during the flight.
Dinner is served between 7 and 10 p.m.
All dishes are served with a salad.
A complimentary afternoon snack is served to all guests.
Carolyn served them iced tea on the front porch.
The waiter served them both with salmon poached in white wine.
The cheese is best served at room temperature.
He served more than 20 years in the army.
Frank has served this company his whole working life.
Mr. Russell served as president of the Association for fifteen years.
Henry served on numerous committees and commissions.
I met my wife, Rachel, while serving in the Navy.
Their spare room also serves as an office.
The decision should serve as a warning to companies that pollute the environment.
His death serves to remind us just how dangerous using drugs can be.
That's a stupid rule. What purpose is it supposed to serve?
They voted for a chairman who might better serve their interests.
His ability to get along with people served him well in setting up his own business.
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a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken
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