serve to

VERB

tend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bear contribute favor go gravitate influence lean turn

STRONG

aim bend conduce dispose drift head impel incline lead look move point redound trend

WEAK

be biased be conducive be disposed be in the habit of be inclined be liable be predisposed be prejudiced have a tendency have an inclination make for move toward result in verge on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hurt shun take

STRONG

dissuade follow obey

WEAK

abandon ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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They can serve to relax listeners while challenging the player.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

They’ve already had one win with the ongoing construction of an $150-million El Segundo practice facility, which should open next year and serve to attract the type of stars that a Los Angeles team deserves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

For the time being, there are more achievable goals that would serve to underline McIlroy's greatness.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Gauff responded well, saving break points at 2-2 and 3-3 in set two before converting a set point on her opponent's serve to level the contest.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Apostrophe** or aporia*** or comprobatio* or argumentum ad populumM serve to put the speaker in a given relation with ‘Evading an issue by digression. You may have noticed it happening on the news. “

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

serve to

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