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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Because AI still makes a lot of coding errors, they can serve as quality assurance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

This year, Babcock has been invited to serve as grand marshal for the Tulsa Christmas Parade.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

It was Djokovic who started the stronger of the two this time, dropping just three points behind serve as he wrapped up a quick first set.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

And this is only the beginning: this German-Chinese car will serve as a template for other Stellantis vehicles.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Not only did they protect him, but he used them to run errands, serve as chauffeurs and occasional dinner companions, and be available to do whatever else he wanted at any hour.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

serve as

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