`serve` in Spanish

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serve

verb
- perform duties or services for
  
  servir
  
  He served in the army for ten years. — Sirvió en el ejército durante diez años.
- provide food or drink to someone
  
  servir
  
  She served dinner at seven o'clock. — Ella sirvió la cena a las siete.
- [sports], hit ball to start play
  
  sacar [sports]
  
  He served an ace in the final set. — Sacó un ace en el set final.
- be useful or helpful to
  
  servir
  
  This tool will serve you well. — Esta herramienta te servirá bien.
- [legal], deliver legal document officially
  
  notificar [legal]
  
  The court served him with a subpoena. — El tribunal le notificó una citación.
- spend time in prison
  
  cumplir
  
  He served five years for robbery. — Cumplió cinco años por robo.
- be suitable for a purpose
  
  servir
  
  This room will serve as an office. — Esta habitación servirá como oficina.
- [idiomatic], get what one deserves
  
  merecer [idiomatic]
  
  It serves him right for lying. — Se lo merece por mentir.