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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But that was always just a lie to serve a purpose — creating outrage — just like these are. —

Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025 Grey luxury vinyl plank floors serve a purpose in utilitarian waiting rooms, heavily trafficked apartment halls, and offices. —

Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 While some may be put off by extravagant packaging or astronomical prices, these elements serve a purpose. —

Mark Littler, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for serve a purpose

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