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dish out vs serve

serve vs dish out

dish out is not a noun while serve is a noun.

dish out and serve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dish out No No Yes No
serve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, dish out and serve are synonyms defined as:
  • dish out and serve: provide (usually but not necessarily food)
Other synonyms of dish out include dish, dish up, serve up.
dish out (noun) serve (noun)
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
dish out (verb) serve (verb)
provide (usually but not necessarily food) do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
administer or bestow, as in small portions put the ball into play
provide (usually but not necessarily food)
help to some food; help with food or drink
deliver a warrant or summons to someone
mate with
be used by; as of a utility
work for, or be a servant to
devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
do military service
spend time in prison or in a labor camp
contribute or conduce to
promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
serve a purpose, role, or function
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
Difference between dish out and serve

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