serve vs serve up

serve up vs serve

serve is a noun but serve up is not a noun.

serve and serve up both are verbs.

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

As verbs, serve and serve up are synonyms defined as:

serve and serve up: provide (usually but not necessarily food)

Other synonyms of serve include dish, dish out, dish up.

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

serve (verb)	serve up (verb)
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function	provide (usually but not necessarily food)
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 serve and serve up

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