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

The flood was a major blow to an enduring effort to modernize the pipeline that serves 6 million visitors a year and roughly 1,600 residents of Grand Canyon Village. — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

The flood hits water supply in the canyon The flood was a major blow to an enduring effort to modernize the water pipeline that serves visitors and the roughly 1,600 residents of Grand Canyon Village. — Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

In 1972, William Christopher joined the cast of M*A*S*H as Father John Mulcahy, the Catholic priest who serves as the Army chaplain. — Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

In some ways, serves are the simplest shot to measure, given players start from a standstill and generally use the same technique over and over. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026

The exhibit that has been set to kick off May 3 with the Met Gala was to be overseen by Anna Wintour, Vogue’s global editorial director who also serves as a Met trustee. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026

The 29-year-old Safiullin tested Alcaraz, winning the first game of every set and repeatedly returning the Spaniard’s serves. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Why bars and importers are paying attention Chloë Syrah Schwartz, vice president at wine and spirits importer and distributor VOS Selections, told Food & Wine that Dry January serves as an on-ramp for the industry itself. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

She was also appointed locally to the Palm Beach County Housing and Finance Authority and serves as the chairwoman. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026