Synonyms for Serve (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (spend time in prison or in a labor camp):
do, do
WordNet sense 2 (be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity):
answer, suffice
WordNet sense 3 (be used by; as of a utility):
service
WordNet sense 4 (work for or be a servant to):
assist, attend, attend to, wait on
WordNet sense 5 (serve a purpose, role, or function):
function
WordNet sense 6 (promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to):
serve well
WordNet sense 7 (deliver a warrant or summons to someone):
process, process, swear out
WordNet sense 8 (help to some food; help with food or drink):
help
WordNet sense 9 (provide (usually but not necessarily food)):
dish, dish up, serve up, dish out
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