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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"Commissioner Strada has served with integrity, and I appreciate his willingness to put the interests of Tennesseans first during this difficult moment," Lee said.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Gibbs has served on the board of the Boys and Girls Club, the Valley Industry Assn. and the Salvation Army, according to his website.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Von Wilpert, 43, has served as a member of the San Diego City Council since 2020, representing District 5.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Over the years, the residence has served as the backdrop to major milestones in Menounos’ personal and professional life.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
The Autobiography ofMalcolm X has served as an everlasting testament to my father’s life and legacy.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
