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
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
militō
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
prosum
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
serviō
(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.]
oboedio
(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
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13th c.]
serviō
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13th c.]
prosum
serviō
militō
(transitive, military) To work, to operate (a weapon). [from 18th c.]
What does "serve" mean?
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verb To provide help, food, or a service to someone.
"The waiter served our food quickly."
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verb To be useful or suitable for a particular purpose.
"This old box can serve as a table."
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verb To officially deliver a legal document to someone.
"A court official served him with the divorce papers."
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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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