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

Sandy now serves as minister of works and public assets. —Ed Davey The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026

The Boundary House is another popular spot that serves fresh surf and turf dishes along with pastas and sandwiches. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026

The Canadian flag carrier also serves Vancouver and Montreal from Austin-Bergstrom. —Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026

Yaga is based on the play by Kat Sandler, who serves as the show’s writer and showrunner, and is a contemporary reimagining of the myth of Baba Yaga set in a coastal town. —Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026

While the search for city attorney was initially marred by a scandal which resulted in the resignation of the former interim city manager, a months-long search eventually netted Curtis, who serves as city attorney for Redding in Northern California. —Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026

Along with its affordable and modernist home furnishings, IKEA is known for its sprawling showrooms and in-store restaurant that serves everything from soft serve to Swedish meatballs. —Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026

The archbishop, who serves the country’s largest Catholic community, also encouraged attendees to remember the three pillars of the Lenten season — prayer, fasting, and almsgiving — by prayer, living with less and giving more, and attending to the needs of others. —Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026

While based in Fort Worth, Goodwill North Central Texas serves 18 counties in the region. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026