serving

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of providing or making food, drink, or other things available to others.

  - "Can you please serve the guests when they arrive?"
  - "The butler served dinner to the guests."

• Verb

  To present or introduce someone or something.

  - "The mayor served as the keynote speaker at the event."
  - "The new employee was served a warm welcome by his colleagues."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

attend , bestand , wait on

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with serving
deserving , serving suggestion , surrendering

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Variants

List of all variants of serving that leads to same result
serving , servings , serve , serve her right , serve him right , serve me right , serve one right , serve them right , serve us right , serve you right , served , served her right , served him right , served me right , served one right , served them right , served us right , served you right , serves , serves her right , serves him right , serves me right , serves one right , serves them right , serves us right , serves you right , serving her right , serving him right , serving me right , serving one right , serving them right , serving us right , serving you right , self-serving , self-servingly , serve out , served out , serves out , serving out , serve up , served up , serves up , serving up

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French servir, meaning 'to serve, obey, keep'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the term 'serving size' is used by food manufacturers to indicate the amount of food that provides a specific number of nutrients?

2. In ancient Rome, slaves were often called 'servi' and were responsible for serving their masters.

3. The word 'service' is also used to describe the actions performed by a computer system to provide functionality for its users.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Hospitality: The act of providing warmth, protection, and other needs for guests or strangers.

2. Service industry: A sector of the economy that provides goods and services to customers.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In various cultures, serving is an essential aspect of hospitality and social gatherings. Serving food and drinks is a sign of respect and generosity.

How to Memorize "serving"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize serving food to guests at a dinner party. Imagine the table setting, the plates, the cutlery, and the smiling faces of the guests.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'serving' with the idea of providing for others, or with the act of presenting something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym S.E.R.V.E. - 'S' for 'Serving' others, 'E' for 'Elevating' their experience, 'R' for 'Receiving' their gratitude, 'V' for 'Value' added, and 'E' for 'Enhancing' relationships.

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