Synonyms of served

served

verb

past tense of serve

1

as in attended

to be a servant for

he served his master faithfully for 20 years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attended
• wrought (for)
• worked (for)
• waited upon
• waited on
• danced attendance (upon)
• tended (to)
• ministered (to)
• slaved (for)

2

as in sufficed

to be enough

they made the pasta serve for eight guests

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sufficed
• did
• satisfied
• suited
• answered
• contented
• quenched
• satiated
• sated
• assuaged

3

as in suited

to be fitting or proper

those old riding boots will serve for now, but you'll need newer ones for the horse show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sufficed
• suited
• did
• fit
• fitted
• befitted
• went
• worked
• fitted the bill
• wrought
• filled the bill
• satisfied
• beseemed
• functioned

4

as in treated

to behave toward in a stated way

my parents served me well in preparing me for life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treated
• handled
• used
• was (to)
• dealt (with)
• acted (toward)
• regarded
• viewed
• did by
• considered
• responded (to)
• engaged (with)
• rated
• reacted (to)
• reckoned
• esteemed

5

as in acted

to have a certain purpose

the harsh punishment served to teach everyone a lesson

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acted
• functioned
• worked
• performed
• operated
• wrought
• administered
• directed
• managed
• handled
• run
• controlled
• guided
• ran
• regulated
• carried on
• supervised
• oversaw

6

as in benefited

to provide with something useful or desirable

an excellent college that served her with the skills necessary to make it in today's job market

Synonyms & Similar Words

• benefited
• benefitted
• helped
• availed
• profited
• assisted
• aided
• worked (for)
• succeeded
• wrought (for)
• advantaged
• improved
• pleased
• satisfied
• blessed
• delighted
• contented
• gratified
• bettered
• gladdened
• blest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hindered
• injured
• hurt
• impaired
• damaged
• impeded
• afflicted
• harmed
• upset
• distressed