Definition: To be service to, to serve, to provide with service

“The idea that every American has something to give and at all times may, can and should give, explains why it occurred to students that they could help Mexican peasants “develop” by spending a few months in their villages.”

In Monsignor Ivan Illich’s piece from 1968 he is addressing the Conference on Inter-American Student Projects. The quote above is relatively in the beginning of his piece where he down and out bashes people (Americans) helping out/volunteering/providing service to other countries, particularly Mexico.