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+# διακονέω/diakoneō
+This word is a type of action. It is a verb.
+* This word means to serve.
+    * It sometimes is used to talk about caring for the needs of other people.
+    * It sometimes is used to talk about serving food to someone.
+    * It sometimes is used to talk about serving as a deacon in a church. A deacon is a church leader.