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represent vs serve

serve vs represent

represent is not a noun while serve is a noun.

represent and serve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
represent No No Yes No
serve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, serve is a hypernym of represent; that is, serve is a word with a broader meaning than represent:
  • represent: be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
  • serve: do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
represent (noun) serve (noun)
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
represent (verb) serve (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
serve as a means of expressing something put the ball into play
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol provide (usually but not necessarily food)
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance help to some food; help with food or drink
bring forward and present to the mind deliver a warrant or summons to someone
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality mate with
create an image or likeness of be used by; as of a utility
play a role or part work for, or be a servant to
perform (a play), especially on a stage devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute do military service
be representative or typical for spend time in prison or in a labor camp
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial contribute or conduce to
form or compose promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
be typical of serve a purpose, role, or function
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
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