Synonyms of serves

serves

verb

present tense third-person singular of serve

1

as in works (for)

to be a servant for

he served his master faithfully for 20 years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• works (for)
• attends
• slaves (for)
• waits on
• tends (to)
• ministers (to)
• dances attendance (upon)

2

as in suffices

to be enough

they made the pasta serve for eight guests

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suffices
• does
• satisfies
• suits
• answers
• contents
• quenches
• satiates
• assuages
• sates

3

as in does

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

• suffices
• does
• fits
• suits
• goes
• befits
• works
• satisfies
• fills the bill
• beseems
• functions

4

as in treats

to behave toward in a stated way

my parents served me well in preparing me for life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treats
• handles
• uses
• is (to)
• deals (with)
• acts (toward)
• does by
• considers
• regards
• responds (to)
• reacts (to)
• engages (with)
• views
• esteems
• rates
• reckons

5

as in acts

to have a certain purpose

the harsh punishment served to teach everyone a lesson

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acts
• functions
• works
• operates
• performs
• manages
• runs
• directs
• regulates
• guides
• handles
• controls
• administers
• supervises
• oversees
• carries on

6

as in benefits

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

• benefits
• helps
• avails
• advantages
• assists
• aids
• works (for)
• succeeds
• profits
• improves
• pleases
• satisfies
• contents
• delights
• blesses
• gratifies
• gladdens
• betters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hinders
• impedes
• hurts
• impairs
• injures
• harms
• damages
• afflicts
• upsets
• distresses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of serves

Anna Saavedra serves as the director of the Center for Civic Society within the University of Southern California Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service. — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Rockefeller died Thursday night at his home in Washington, said Mary Stewart, vice president for external affairs at WETA, the public broadcasting station where Rockefeller's wife, Sharon, serves as president and CEO. — Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Taiwan’s Each Other Films, co-founded by co-producer Tiffany Yu-chia Chen, is on board as co-production partner, and former CAA TV co-head Adam Berkowitz of Lenore Entertainment Group serves as executive producer. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

Captain Steve’s in Fort Mill offers any two seafood items for $13, and Riverside Fish House in Dallas serves a $27 dinner for two with catfish, flounder, shrimp and sides. — Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026

Lithium iron phosphate already serves both markets, accounting for around 90 percent of new stationary battery storage deployments in 2025, according to the International Energy Agency. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Irvine’s mayor serves two-year terms while the six councilmembers serve four-year terms. — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

With 12 faculty members, the program serves roughly 350 students from ages three to over 70. — Lucy Gellman, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

For many, a place remembered for its scenery also serves as a backdrop for personal moments of grief, reflection or healing, the survey said. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026