serve synonyms

serve

v.

  1. To fulfill an obligation

    carry out, complete, hear duty's call, hearken to the call of duty, obey the call of one's country, acquit oneself of an obligation, subserve, discharge one's duty, live up to one's duty.

    Antonyms betray*, dishonor*, disgrace. *

  2. To work for

    be employed by, labor, toil, carry on a trade, be in the employ of; see also work 2.

  3. To help

    give aid, assist, be of assistance; see help 1.

  4. To serve at table

    wait on, attend, help one to food, help.

  5. To obey

    follow, accept, agree; see obey 2.

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