serve
Mate with.
“male animals serve the females for breeding purposes”
Spend time in prison or in a labor camp.
Provide (usually but not necessarily food).
“We serve meals for the homeless”
“The entertainers served up a lively show”
Contribute or conduce to.
“The scandal served to increase his popularity”
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”
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”
Put the ball into play.
“It was Agassi's turn to serve”
Be used by; as of a utility.
“The sewage plant served the neighboring communities”
“The garage served to shelter his horses”
Be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity.
“Nothing else will serve”
Work for or be a servant to.
“May I serve you?”
“The minister served the King for many years”
Serve a purpose, role, or function.
“The tree stump serves as a table”
“The female students served as a control group”
Deliver a warrant or summons to someone.
Help to some food; help with food or drink.
“I served him three times, and after that he helped himself”
Promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to.
“Art serves commerce”
“Their interests are served”
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play.
“his powerful serves won the game”