do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function | connect or reduce the distance between |
put the ball into play | suffice for a period between two points |
provide (usually but not necessarily food) | |
help to some food; help with food or drink | |
deliver a warrant or summons to someone | |
mate with | |
be used by; as of a utility | |
work for, or be a servant to | |
devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas | |
do military service | |
spend time in prison or in a labor camp | |
contribute or conduce to | |
promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to | |
serve a purpose, role, or function | |
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity | |