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
• worked (for)
• 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
• fitted
• went
• befitted
• worked
• satisfied
• filled the bill
• 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
• administered
• directed
• managed
• handled
• 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
• helped
• availed
• profited
• assisted
• aided
• worked (for)
• succeeded
• advantaged
• improved
• pleased
• satisfied
• blessed
• delighted
• contented
• gratified
• bettered
• gladdened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of served

The nephew of late music star Dolly Parton who served as her longtime head of security confirms he was fired after her death, and said a restraining order has been requested against him by the corporation that runs Parton's entertainment empire. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Hafoka has served on the organization’s board since 2000, when it was founded by her mother, Catherine ‘Ofa Mann. — Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Larry Ellison also invested in Tesla in 2018, and served on its board for several years. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Spatola served on Mike Krzyzewski’s coaching staff at Duke from 2007 through 2012. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Lady Kitty Spencer served as the conduit who accepted the award on behalf of the fashion house. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

The large platter comes with guacamole, oddly served in a dip bowl but with decent flavor. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

The seventh-generation Atlantan served on the City Council, as City Council president and as chair of the Fulton County Election Board during the tumultuous aftermath of the 2020 elections. — AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026

The Palm Lane property served as the home of the Rayburns’ youngest, hotheaded son Kevin, and his wife, Belle. — Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026