Showing results for serve as. Search instead for serverlast.

serve as

VERB

form

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compose constitute make

WEAK

act as figure in make up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny destroy refuse ruin

WEAK

break hurt kill neglect

VERB

represent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mean perform produce serve show speak for

STRONG

be betoken body copy embody enact epitomize equal equate exemplify exhibit express factor imitate impersonate personify reproduce stage substitute typify

WEAK

act as act as broker act for act in place of appear as assume the role of be agent for be attorney for be proxy for buy for correspond to do business for emblematize hold office play the part put on sell for stand for steward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

refuse

STRONG

be original differ imbalance oppose reverse stop

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

These languages can often serve as great apprenticeship languages, teaching us how to learn a language and about grammatical structures.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The streaming giant also announced that Moose Toys will serve as Netflix’s main toy partner for at least two upcoming projects.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Some publishers say podcasts are a double-edged sword—they may be cannibalizing nonfiction reading, but can also serve as a useful sales driver in a fragmented media market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The Italian insists the external pressure should serve as fuel rather than a distraction for his squad.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Peter and his coaches were happy to have me around, but mostly so I could serve as a training partner for everyone else.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

serve as

Example Sentences

Related Words