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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

Example Sentences

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The Met said the unit would initially focus on antisemitic threats, but could serve as a model for protecting other communities facing spikes in hate crime.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Horizon Quantum agreed last month to purchase one of IonQ’s systems to serve as a testbed for its quantum software.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

His brother hopes this moment, when fire survivors are particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges, can help bring the community closer together and serve as a reminder to treat people with grace.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

For this series, Paramount turned to writer and producer Chad Feehan to serve as creator and showrunner and forge a path forward without Sheridan.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Her father and Coach Turner could only agree on one person to serve as an umpire—Reverend Stephen Hollister.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson