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 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, 18 Aug. 2026

The elevator serves communities in Xuanwei City, where Guanzhai Village Primary School sits about 1,650 meters (5,413 feet) above sea level. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

Pratt also serves as executive producer with Carr, David DiGilio, Antione Fuqua, Kat Samick, Max Adams and Jared Shaw. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Fantasy football often serves as a natural entry point to prop betting because both activities encourage fans to follow individual player performance, not simply the final score. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Route 64 operates on Grays Ferry Avenue and no longer serves Reed and Wharton streets. — Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Tetairoa McMillan serves as the budding superstar on the outside. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

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