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serves

verb , present tense third-person singular of serve

Synonyms and Antonyms of serves

1 to be a servant for

he served his master faithfully for 20 years

Synonyms of serves

slaves (for), works (for)

Words Related to serves

attends, ministers (to), tends (to)

Phrases Synonymous with serves

dances attendance (upon), waits on (also waits upon)

2 to be enough

they made the pasta serve for eight guests

Synonyms of serves

does, suffices

Words Related to serves

answers, suits

assuages, contents, quenches, sates, satiates, satisfies

3 to be fitting or proper

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

Synonyms of serves

befits, beseems [archaic], does, fits [archaic], goes, suits

Words Related to serves

satisfies, suffices

functions, works

Phrases Synonymous with serves

fills the bill (or fits the bill)

4 to behave toward in a stated way

my parents served me well in preparing me for life

Synonyms of serves

acts (toward), deals (with), handles, is (to), treats, uses

Words Related to serves

considers, esteems, rates, reckons, regards, views

engages (with), reacts (to), responds (to)

Phrases Synonymous with serves

does by

5 to have a certain purpose

the harsh punishment served to teach everyone a lesson

Synonyms of serves

acts, functions, performs, works

Words Related to serves

operates, runs

administers, carries on, controls, directs, guides, handles, manages, oversees, regulates, supervises

6 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 of serves

advantages, avails, benefits, helps, profits

Words Related to serves

succeeds, works (for)

aids, assists

betters, improves

contents, delights, gladdens, gratifies, pleases, satisfies

blesses

Near Antonyms of serves

hinders, impedes

damages, harms, hurts, impairs, injures

afflicts, distresses, upsets

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