serve a purpose

phrase

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

Everything on the boat serves a purpose.

Examples of serve a purpose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

No one is arguing against the necessity of provider credentialing, and multiple layers of verification can serve a purpose. — John Bou, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

July offers a natural opportunity to pause, reassess, and clear out items that no longer serve a purpose. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

The phones aren’t hooked up for service, but the booths do serve a purpose. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026

During the hearing in the Senate Education committee, some parents and former teachers said the bill doesn’t serve a purpose and dictates to schools how time must be spent. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for serve a purpose

• multipurpose