Look at this sentence: Dad was about to serve dessert when he was interrupted by a phone call. Results #1. Select the definition of serve that the sentence uses. serve \suhv\ verb serving, served to prepare something for other people to use or eat: Mrs Jackson always serves dinner at six o'clock serve \suhv\ verb serving, served to prepare something for other people to use or eat: Mrs Jackson always serves dinner at six o'clock to help other people: The mayor promised to serve the people of the city. to help other people: The mayor promised to serve the people of the city. to start a game (such as tennis) by hitting the ball: Dexter served the ball over the net. to start a game (such as tennis) by hitting the ball: Dexter served the ball over the net. Finish Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6