Synonyms for Serve

Top synonyms for “serve”: answer, assist, attend, attend to, dish, dish out, dish up, do, and 10 more below.

Definitions

1. (noun)(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
   “his powerful serves won the game”
2. (verb)put the ball into play
   “It was Agassi's turn to serve”
3. (verb)do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
   “He served as head of the department for three years”
4. (verb)provide (usually but not necessarily food)
   “We serve meals for the homeless”
5. (verb)help to some food; help with food or drink
   “I served him three times, and after that he helped himself”
6. (verb)mate with
   “male animals serve the females for breeding purposes”
7. (verb)deliver a warrant or summons to someone
   “He was processed by the sheriff”
8. (verb)do military service
   “She served in Vietnam”
9. (verb)work for or be a servant to
   “May I serve you?”
10. (verb)be used by; as of a utility
    “The sewage plant served the neighboring communities”
11. (verb)devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
    “She served the art of music”
12. (verb)be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
    “A few words would answer”

Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).