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Collocations for serve - verb

1. give sb food or drink

ADV.

immediately
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve immediately.

VERB + SERVE

be ready to
Cover and chill the salad until ready to serve.

PREP.

to
They served a wonderful meal to more than 50 delegates.
with
The delegates were served with a wonderful meal. | Serve the lamb with new potatoes and green beans.

PHRASES

serve sth chilled/cold/hot
The quiche can be served hot or cold.

2. work

ADV.

faithfully, loyally, well
She served the family faithfully for many years (= as a servant).

VERB + SERVE

continue to

PREP.

as
I shall continue to serve as a trustee.
in
She served in the medical corps.
under
He served under John Major in the early 1990s.

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