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serve

Definition for serve

verb as in aid, help; supply

verb as in act, do

verb as in suffice; do the work of

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Mr Lucas said the charity had served "all age groups" which "goes right through to people who are retired".

From BBC

In fact, authorities said this was part of a plan to "punish" the girl and young women for violating gang code, serving as a warning to others.

From BBC

Under a deal brokered by the White House, it is now poised to become an investor with an even greater role, in charge of retraining the algorithm that serves up what we see.

From BBC

In May 2015, William "Buff" Paterson, who fled to Spain after the killing, was convicted of murder and told he must serve a minimum of 22 years in jail.

From BBC

A loyal government supporter, he says he is "ready to serve whenever they call me".

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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