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Subserve

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To be useful or helpful in achieving a particular purpose or goal.

Usage: The new technology subserve the company's aim of increasing productivity.

Sample Sentence: The study materials will subserve your preparation for the upcoming exam.

Sense 2: To serve as a subordinate or auxiliary role.

Usage: The assistant subserve the primary needs of the manager, ensuring smooth workflow.

Sample Sentence: The committee was created to subserve the purpose of coordinating different departments.

Sense 3: To act in a lesser capacity or be subordinate to someone or something.

Usage: In a democracy, elected officials subserve the interests and needs of the public.

Sample Sentence: The teacher subserve the students, working towards their educational development.