Definitions for: Subserve

[v] be helpful or useful

Webster (1913) Definition: Sub*serve", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Subserved; p. pr. &
vb. n. Subserving.] [L. subservire; sub under + servire to
serve. See Serve.]
To serve in subordination or instrumentally; to be
subservient to; to help forward; to promote.

It is a great credit to know the ways of captivating
Nature, and making her subserve our purposes, than to
have learned all the intrigues of policy. --Glanvill.

Sub*serve", v. i.
To be subservient or subordinate; to serve in an inferior
capacity.

Not made to rule, But to subserve where wisdom bears
command. --Milton.

See Also: aid, assist, help

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