How Do You Spell SUBSERVE?

Pronunciation: [sʌbsˈɜːv] (IPA)

The word "subserve" (/səbˈsərv/) is spelled with the prefix "sub-" meaning "under" or "below", and the root word "serve" meaning "to be of use, help or benefit". The "-e" at the end is a silent letter, indicating that the stress is on the second syllable. The correct spelling of this word is important for clear communication, as misspelling can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. The word "subserve" is commonly used in legal and academic settings to describe the role of something in supporting or aiding a larger purpose.

SUBSERVE Meaning and Definition

1. Subserve is a verb that refers to the act of serving or fulfilling a particular purpose, function, or goal. It describes the action of being useful, advantageous, or beneficial to a certain objective or end. When something is said to subserve a purpose, it means that it is effectively contributing to the achievement or advancement of that purpose.

   This term is often used in the context of discussing how one thing or action can support or promote the success or accomplishment of another. It emphasizes the subordinate or secondary role that the serving entity plays in relation to the purpose it is assisting. For example, a specific policy may be implemented to subserve the larger goal of improving public safety, with the policy being designed to contribute to achieving this outcome.

   Subserve is frequently used in formal or technical writing, especially within legal, academic, or professional domains. In legal contexts, it may be invoked to explain how a particular action or decision is aligned with and conducive to accomplishing a specific legal objective.

   Overall, subserve indicates an action or function that serves as a means to an end, supporting, advancing, or furthering the accomplishment of a broader purpose or objective. It underscores the concept of being instrumental or helpful in contributing to the overall success or fulfillment of a desired goal or intention.

2. To serve in subordination to; to help forward; to promote; to serve in an inferior capacity.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SUBSERVE

• aubserve
• zubserve
• xubserve
• dubserve
• eubserve
• wubserve
• sybserve
• shbserve
• sjbserve
• sibserve
• s8bserve
• s7bserve
• suvserve
• sunserve
• suhserve
• sugserve
• subaerve
• subzerve
• subxerve
• subsarve
• Subverce
• subscroe
• subservise
• subserive

Etymology of SUBSERVE

The word "subserve" is formed by combining the prefix "sub-" which means "under" or "below" and the verb "serve" which comes from the Latin word servire, meaning "to be a servant" or "to serve".

The prefix "sub-" indicates that something is beneath or subordinate to something else. When combined with "serve", it forms the word "subserve", which means to serve a purpose or function in a subordinate or supportive role.

Similar spelling words for SUBSERVE

• subscriber,
• subscribed,
• subscribe,
• subservient,
• subsurface,
• subshrub.

Conjugate verb Subserve

CONDITIONAL

I would subserve

you would subserve

he/she/it would subserve

we would subserve

they would subserve

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be subserving

you would be subserving

he/she/it would be subserving

we would be subserving

they would be subserving

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have subserve

you would have subserve

he/she/it would have subserve

we would have subserve

they would have subserve

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been subserving

you would have been subserving

he/she/it would have been subserving

we would have been subserving

they would have been subserving

FUTURE

I will subserve

you will subserve

he/she/it will subserve

we will subserve

they will subserve

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be subserving

you will be subserving

he/she/it will be subserving

we will be subserving

they will be subserving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have subserved

you will have subserved

he/she/it will have subserved

we will have subserved

they will have subserved

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been subserving

you will have been subserving

he/she/it will have been subserving

we will have been subserving

they will have been subserving

IMPERATIVE

you subserve

we let´s subserve

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to subserve

PAST

I subserved

you subserved

he/she/it subserved

we subserved

they subserved

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was subserving

you were subserving

he/she/it was subserving

we were subserving

they were subserving

PAST PARTICIPLE

subserved

PAST PERFECT

I had subserved

you had subserved

he/she/it had subserved

we had subserved

they had subserved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been subserving

you had been subserving

he/she/it had been subserving

we had been subserving

they had been subserving

PRESENT

I subserve

you subserve

he/she/it subserves

we subserve

they subserve

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am subserving

you are subserving

he/she/it is subserving

we are subserving

they are subserving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

subserving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have subserved

you have subserved

he/she/it has subserved

we have subserved

they have subserved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been subserving

you have been subserving

he/she/it has been subserving

we have been subserving

they have been subserving