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sub·serve  (sb-sûrv)
tr.v. sub·served, sub·serv·ing, sub·serves
To serve to promote (an end); be useful to.

[Latin subservre : sub-, sub- + servre, to serve; see serve.]

subserve [səbˈsɜːv]
vb (tr)
1. to be helpful or useful to
2. Obsolete to be subordinate to
[from Latin subservīre to be subject to, from sub- + servīre to serve]
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Verb1.subserve - be helpful or useful
aid, assist, help - give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"
Translations
subserve [səbˈsɜːv] VTayudar, favorecer
subserve
vt (form)dienen (+dat), → dienlich or förderlich sein (+dat) (form)


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