Synonyms for

Served

Verb / sɜ:vd / Another word for served — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To provide someone with food or drink, or to help or do something for someone

Synonyms & similar words

serve service servewell answer suffice assist dishup waiton function dishout process do dish help serveup swearout attendto attend helped assisted sustained maintained satisfied fulfilled accommodated met answered replied reacted

Synonyms by register

Formal

provided delivered supplied presented

Informal

gave handed out passed around dish out

Literary

dispensed bestowed allotted

Antonyms

withheld kept denied refused retained hoarded

Common collocations

  • served food
  • served notice
  • served a purpose
  • served well
  • served time
  • served a warrant
  • served the customer
  • served a sentence

Word family

noun service
verb serve
adjective serviceable

Usage note

The word 'served' has many meanings depending on context, from providing food to fulfilling a role or completing a sentence. Be mindful of the specific context to choose the most appropriate synonym.

Example sentences

  1. The waitress served the customers their breakfast.
  2. My mom served me a delicious dinner.
  3. The butler served drinks to the guests.
  4. The soldier served his country bravely.
  5. The chef served a mouth-watering dessert.

Quotes

  • Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time. - Marian Wright Edelman
  • The greatest among you will be your servant. - Matthew 23:11
  • No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. - Matthew 6:24

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