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serve vs represent

represent vs serve

serve is a noun but represent is not a noun.

serve and represent both are verbs.

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