served

pronunciation

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Word Origin

served (adj.)
"found guilty, convicted; ordered to be punished or transported; beaten," 1811, slang past participle adjective from serve (v.).

Example

1. Most of his presidential staff served under mr putin .
2. Participants were monitored and ate everything they were served .
3. Defense secretary robert gates , 66 , has served six american presidents .
4. Do you know how long we served target ?
5. Our men and women in uniform have served this country with honor .

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