Synonyms for serve

verb

• mate with
• be used by; as of a utility
• be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
• work for or be a servant to
• serve a purpose, role, or function
• deliver a warrant or summons to someone
• help to some food; help with food or drink
• promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
• spend time in prison or in a labor camp
• provide (usually but not necessarily food)
• contribute or conduce to
• devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
• do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
• do military service
• put the ball into play

noun

• (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play