serve
verb (used without object)
to act as a servant.
have served
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present perfectof serve.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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Taking a look through the listing, it’s easy to see how the four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property would have served as a relaxing retreat for an editor who had such an impact on the film industry.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
In the case of the 1736 FCC, the majority of members have served on the board for extended terms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The fraction is smaller in the House, where hundreds of women have served.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Those who would have served two-thirds of their sentence would instead be released after serving half of their sentence.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
"These rules are to be adhered to and followed at all times. They have served your sisters and will serve you well," she says at last.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
