serve a purpose

idiom

: to have a particular use or function : to be useful or helpful in some way

Everything on the boat serves a purpose.

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The Outrun Addiction-recovery stories serve a purpose in the real world, forging a point of connection between individuals who have gone through—or are going through—the hell of crawling their way out of addiction. —

Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024 Assume the assets are not stagnant accounts but are meant to serve a purpose like for emergencies, a future major purchase, or for retirement. —

John S. Tobey, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 By Stephanie Zacharek October 4, 2024 11:29 AM EDT Addiction-recovery stories serve a purpose in the real world, forging a point of connection between individuals who have gone through—or are going through—the hell of crawling their way out of addiction. —

Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024 Technology should serve a purpose beyond just being the latest shiny object. —

William Arruda, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for serve a purpose

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