serve

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”

“serve the country”

promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to

“Art serves commerce”

“Their interests are served”

“The lake serves recreation”

“The President's wisdom has served the country well”

spend time in prison or in a labor camp

“He did six years for embezzlement”

work for, or be a servant to

“May I serve you?”

“She attends the old lady in the wheelchair”

“Can you wait on our table, please?”

“Is a salesperson assisting you?”

deliver a warrant or summons to someone

“He was processed by the sheriff”

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

“A few words would answer”

“This car suits my purpose well”

“Will $100 do?”

“A ‘B’ grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school”

do military service

“She served in Vietnam”

“My sons never served, because they are short-sighted”

mate with

“male animals serve the females for breeding purposes”

put the ball into play

“It was Agassi's turn to serve”