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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

serve

If we can remove these costs from the budge, taxpayers will be served.

What's the meaning of served in this context?
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In theory, our government is supposed to be our employee (Of the people, for the people, by the people). They serve (work for) us by making decisions that better our society.

— Vorpar

  • In theory, our government is supposed to be our employee (Of the people, for the people, by the people).
  • They serve (work for) us by making decisions that better our society.
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In theory, our government is supposed to be our employee (Of the people, for the people, by the people). They serve (work for) us by making decisions that better our society.
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That's a great explanation! It totally makes sense now! Thank you, Vorpar.
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New2grammarIf we can remove these costs from the budget, taxpayers will be served.

What's the meaning of served in this context?
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It means that the interests of the taxpayers will have been looked after.
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