serve its purpose

serve its purpose

To fit or satisfy the basic or necessary requirements; to be what is needed for some goal or purpose. My old truck wasn't a very pretty car, but it served its purpose just fine. I just don't understand why I would spend so much money to upgrade my phone when this one still serves its purpose just fine.
See also: purpose, serve
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