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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Experts say games serve a purpose but advise mixing up the brain-stimulating activities. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025 The trees serve a purpose for the community by providing not only removal of carbon dioxide but also beauty and shade. Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025 And the gatherings serve a purpose beyond just making the host feel welcome. Priya Krishna, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025 His principle was that technology must serve a purpose that meets human needs. IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for serve a purpose

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“Serve a purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20a%20purpose. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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