operate vs serve

serve vs operate

operate is not a noun while serve is a noun.

operate and serve both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
operate	No	No	Yes	No
serve	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, serve is a hyponym of operate; that is, serve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than operate:

operate: perform as expected when applied
serve: be used by; as of a utility

Other hyponyms of operate include double, roll, run, cut, service.

operate (noun)	serve (noun)
	(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

operate (verb)	serve (verb)
perform surgery on	do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense	put the ball into play
handle and cause to function	provide (usually but not necessarily food)
keep engaged	help to some food; help with food or drink
perform as expected when applied	deliver a warrant or summons to someone
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.	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 operate and serve

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