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serve in Latin

serve in Latin is dapino, militō, prosum — serve means to provide help, food, or a service to someone.

serve in Latin

dapino
verb
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
militō
verb
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
prosum
verb
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
serviō
verb
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
oboedio
verb
(transitive) To wait upon (someone) at table; to set food and drink in front of, to help (someone) to food, meals etc. [from 13th c.]
servio
verb
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13th c.]
serviō
verb
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13th c.]
prosum
verb
serviō
verb
militō
verb
(transitive, military) To work, to operate (a weapon). [from 18th c.]

What does "serve" mean?

  1. verb To provide help, food, or a service to someone.
    "The waiter served our food quickly."
  2. verb To be useful or suitable for a particular purpose.
    "This old box can serve as a table."
  3. verb To officially deliver a legal document to someone.
    "A court official served him with the divorce papers."
  4. verb To hit the ball first to start play in tennis, volleyball, and similar sports.
    "She served an ace to win the match."

serve in a sentence

  • The waiter served our food quickly.
  • She has served this community for over twenty years.
  • This old box can serve as a table.
  • A rolled-up towel can serve as a pillow in a pinch.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "serve" in Latin?

"serve" in Latin is dapino, militō, prosum. serve means: To provide help, food, or a service to someone.

How do you use "serve" in a sentence?

Example: "The waiter served our food quickly." In Latin, "serve" is dapino, militō, prosum.

Are there other ways to say "serve" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "serve": dapino, militō, prosum, serviō, oboedio, servio.

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