serve
verb (used without object)
to act as a servant.
has served
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present perfectof serve (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In addition to upscale restaurants, Wagyu has become an offering at stadiums and fast-food chains including Arby’s, which has served it in burger form.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
For decades, collagen has served as the gold standard scaffold in many regenerative medical and dental applications.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Khan arrived in the UK in a back of a lorry in 2015, Nottingham Crown Court heard, and faces automatic deportation to Afghanistan after he has served two thirds of his sentence.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
She has served as acting governor since departure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
“I believe that old pair has served me well, Aunt,” I said with a grin.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
