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

Food and drink The restaurant Chez Suzy, first opened in 2024, serves lunch and dinner. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

The actor appeared on a single episode of the drama, while Seehorn serves as (and won an Emmy for her performance as) its star. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026

Its technology serves as a sort of cybersecurity test bed for AI models. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

How this Apple Pay callback scam likely works The text serves as bait. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Hailing from Sony Pictures Television, the untitled thriller is executive produced by Cary, who also serves as creator and showrunner under his overall deal with Sony Pictures Television and his FLW Productions banner. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Beyond just spotlighting homegrown acts, Øya also serves as a bit of a reunion for the local scene. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

The narrow waterway passing between Iran and Oman serves as the main route for shipping crude from oil-rich countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait to the rest of the world. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Food insecurity has increased by more than 50% since 2019 in Loaves & Fishes service area, which serves about 10,000 people a week and is the largest food pantry in the state, the organization said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026