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Meanings of bestand in English

To be a servant for, to work for, to be employed by.

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Examples for "serve"
Examples for "serve"
1
Scholars throughout history faced this dilemma: do they serve power or truth?
The Guardian
2
It will serve 12 southern and eastern African countries, including South Africa.
Reuters
3
The councillors elected this year will serve a term of four years.
BBC
4
A crisis could be used to serve other parts of his agenda.
Reuters
5
It said this was a move to best serve the new region.
The Irish Times
1
Also, the state requires hunters attend a mandatory alligator hunting safety course.
Reuters
2
New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key will attend the Constitution Day event.
Radio NZ
3
Dr Yockopua said doctors would only attend to serious cases and emergencies.
Radio NZ
4
He would almost certainly also be asked to attend a diversity course.
The Guardian
5
Usually, political party leaders want their people to attend parliamentary party meetings.
The Irish Times
1
You know, it isn't necessary to wait on us hand and foot.
The Sails of Tau Ceti
2
Love doth stand at his hand; joy doth wait on his command.
Radio NZ
3
So the years slide by into decades and still Galway wait on.
The Irish Times
4
I just think we need to wait on that a little bit.
The reversal
5
I held my hand up to make Finlay wait on the platform.
Jack Reacher 01 - Killing Floor