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serve up

phrasal verb

The phrase "serve up" is versatile, often used in both culinary and broader contexts to indicate presenting or providing something.

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Definition

B1Culinary

(common)To present food or drink for consumption.

Example

  • She served up a delicious meal for her guests.
  • Can you serve up the soup, please?

B2General

(common)To provide or deliver something, such as information or entertainment.

Example

  • The show served up an evening of great entertainment.
  • He served up a convincing argument during the debate.

B2Sports

(specific)To pitch, throw, or kick a ball in a way that is easy for an opponent to hit or intercept.

Example

  • The pitcher served up an easy ball that was quickly hit for a home run.
  • He served up a weak pass that was easily intercepted by the opposing team.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "serve up":

serve outdish upserve someone rightdish outserve and volleyorder uptee upcook upyield upserve noticecue updeal outoffer upbowl upsend up