Question

Serve as (something)

Accepted Answer

To act in the capacity of a particular role. Have an effect.The North Beach served as the center of San Francisco’s literary renaissance.The sofa had to serve as a bed.Her death should serve as a warning to other young people.

Front	Serve as (something)
Back	To act in the capacity of a particular role. Have an effect. The North Beach served as the center of San Francisco’s literary renaissance. The sofa had to serve as a bed. Her death should serve as a warning to other young people.

Serve Act Capacity Role Effect North Beach Served