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serve no purpose

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Definition of serve no purpose

: to have no particular use or function : to not be useful or helpful in any way
  • Arguing with him serves no purpose.

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serve play

  1. : to be a servant

  2. : to do military or naval service

  3. : to assist a celebrant as server at mass

  1. : the act or action of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play in various games (such as volleyball, badminton, or tennis)

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purpose play

  1. : something set up as an object or end to be attained : intention

  2. : resolution, determination

  3. : a subject under discussion or an action in course of execution

  1. : to propose as an aim to oneself

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