Synonyms

function

Examples

"The tree stump serves as a table" "The female students served as a control group" "This table would serve very well" "His freedom served him well" The table functions as a desk"

Examples

: "He served as head of the department for three years" "She served in Congress for two terms"

Examples

"The scandal served to increase his popularity"

Synonyms

service

Examples

: "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities" "The garage served to shelter his horses"

Synonyms

help

Examples

"I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"

Synonyms

serve_up dish_up dish dish_out

Examples

"We serve meals for the homeless" "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M." "The entertainers served up a lively show"

Examples

: "She served the art of music" "He served the church" "serve the country"

Synonyms

serve_well

Examples

"Art serves commerce" "Their interests are served" "The lake serves recreation" "The President's wisdom has served the country well"

Synonyms

wait_on attend assist attend_to

Examples

"May I serve you?" "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair" "Can you wait on our table, please?" "Is a salesperson assisting you?" "The minister served the King for many years"

Synonyms

do

Examples

"He did six years for embezzlement"

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swear_out process

Examples

"He was processed by the sheriff"

Synonyms

do suffice answer

Examples

"A few words would answer" "This car suits my purpose well" "Will $100 do?" "A "B" grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school" "Nothing else will serve"

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"It was Agassi's turn to serve"

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"She served in Vietnam" "My sons never served, because they are short-sighted"

Synonyms

service

Examples

"male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"

Synonyms

service

Examples

"his powerful serves won the game"