served
Translation
provided, presented (of food)
Examples
Dinner is served.
Dinner is served.
The food was served on a large plate.
The food was served on a large plate.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) served to be provided (especially food) Dinner is served.
served ((with sth.)) provided with something else The food was served with a salad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: provided, presented, dished up
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'serve', from Latin 'servire' (to serve).
Memory Tips
This is the passive form, indicating that an action has been done to something. 'Dinner is served' means someone has served the dinner.