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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of served

Veteran oilman Robert Price was regaled with stories of dogsledding and adventures in Greenland as a child from his father who served as a military weatherman there during World War II. —Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025

Anglers who want to keep their catch fresh on a long drive home are better served to cover fish in a dry livewell with ice. —Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025

The fire caused extensive damage throughout the church, which has long served as a cornerstone of the community, Jennings said. —Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025

City National Bank — which has served the entertainment industry for more than 70 years, working with clients in business management, film, television, music and sports industries — is returning as the presenting sponsor of the event. —Steven Huizar, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025

But more important than reminiscing, Schieffer said, is the message his photos convey about this country and its people, particularly those who served in Vietnam. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025

Loughlin and Giannulli both pleaded guilty to fraud charges and served prison time; Loughlin was released in December 2020 after nearly three months in federal prison, and Giannulli completed a five-month sentence in April 2021. —Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025

Anything that can be served at room temperature should be. —Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025

Van Doesburg served as the magazine’s editor and would remain its champion throughout his life. —JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025