Serve up
verb
To present something in a particular way, especially food.
The restaurant serves up the best steak in the city.
Often appears as...
- serve up a meal
- serve up a dish
verb
To provide someone with something, especially in a surprising or unexpected way.
Life can sometimes serve up unexpected challenges.
Often appears as...
- serve up a surprise
- serve up a disappointment
verb
To present something in a particular way, especially food.
The restaurant serves up the best steak in the city.
Often appears as...
- serve up a meal
- serve up a dish
verb
To provide someone with something, especially in a surprising or unexpected way.
Life can sometimes serve up unexpected challenges.
Often appears as...
- serve up a surprise
- serve up a disappointment
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Food Presentation
Often used to describe how attractively food is arranged when served.
The chef served up a dish with vibrant colors and artistic garnish.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can refer to serving food or presenting any other item or event with flair.
The concert served up an incredible set of visuals along with the music.
Pro Tip 3/3Hospitality
Indicates a gesture of hosting or treating someone to something special.
My grandma loves serving up her homemade apple pie to guests.
Pro Tip 1/3Food Presentation
Often used to describe how attractively food is arranged when served.
The chef served up a dish with vibrant colors and artistic garnish.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can refer to serving food or presenting any other item or event with flair.
The concert served up an incredible set of visuals along with the music.
Pro Tip 3/3Hospitality
Indicates a gesture of hosting or treating someone to something special.
My grandma loves serving up her homemade apple pie to guests.
Pro Tip 1/3Food Presentation
Often used to describe how attractively food is arranged when served.
The chef served up a dish with vibrant colors and artistic garnish.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can refer to serving food or presenting any other item or event with flair.
The concert served up an incredible set of visuals along with the music.
Pro Tip 3/3Hospitality
Indicates a gesture of hosting or treating someone to something special.
My grandma loves serving up her homemade apple pie to guests.
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