Be useful; meet the needs or requirements of a situation.
Examples:
- I don't know why they've added all this information but it probably serves a purpose.
Origin: First recorded 1513
Synonyms: serve the purpose, fill the bill, do the job
Be useful; meet the needs or requirements of a situation.
Examples:
Origin: First recorded 1513
Synonyms: serve the purpose, fill the bill, do the job