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

Pancakes, omelets, and breakfast burritos are on the Santa Ana Café breakfast menu, while The Plaza Bar & Grill serves cocktails, salads, and sandwiches poolside. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

Birkenstock 1774, the brand’s elevated and experimental line, serves as a platform for collaborations, uniting the brand’s know-how with the creative vision of some of fashion’s biggest names. — Augustine Hammond, Vogue, 13 July 2026

The location serves beer, cocktails, wine and alcoholic freeze drinks, with alcohol restricted to the second-floor food court. — Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Tony’s Di Napoli serves lively family-style Italian with big portions to share, which works well for groups. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Welcome to Derry) created the series and serves as writer and showrunner. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

Their son, Brock, now serves as the development company president and has ushered in more than 3,000 homes. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Central Florida now serves as a rough northern border for some of the invaders. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026

Like Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez, Mariscos also serves agua frescas and margaritas. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026