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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

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Such exercises also serve as a signal to Washington that Taiwan is committed to defending itself and deserves U.S. support, with a $14 billion U.S. arms package currently on hold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Beyond digestion, bile acids also serve as chemical messengers that interact with receptors throughout the body.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Cook called it the "honour of a lifetime" to serve as head of the company.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“The need for a non-sovereign…asset that can serve as a potential hedge against debasement is more important than ever,” he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He believed that that damned canoe had given him the right to serve as shepherd and savior.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

serve as

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