Serve your purpose Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɝv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɝpəs
SURV yur PUR-pus
sˈɜːv/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈɜːpəs
SURV yaw PUR-pus
Definition
If something serves your purpose, it is useful or helpful for what you need or intend to do.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Often said when something is good enough for your needs, not necessarily perfect. Can refer to things, solutions, or people. 'Serve the purpose' (without 'your') is also frequent and more general.
Spanish: servir a tu propósito - serte útilPortuguese (BR): servir ao seu propósito - ser útil para vocêPortuguese (PT): servir ao teu propósito - ser útil para tiChinese (Simplified): 满足你的需求 - 对你有用Chinese (Traditional): 滿足你的需求 - 對你有用Hindi: आपके उद्देश्य को पूरा करना - आपके काम आनाArabic: يخدم غرضك - يكون مفيدًا لكBengali: আপনার কাজে লাগা - আপনার উদ্দেশ্য পূরণ করাRussian: служить вашей цели - подходить для ваших целейJapanese: 目的に合う - 目的を果たすVietnamese: phục vụ mục đích của bạn - đáp ứng mục đích của bạnKorean: 당신의 목적에 맞다 - 당신의 목적을 이루다Turkish: amacına hizmet etmek - işine yaramakUrdu: آپ کے مقصد کو پورا کرنا - آپ کے کام آناIndonesian: memenuhi tujuanmu - sesuai kebutuhanmu
Example Sentences
This tool will serve your purpose for now.
basic
Any pen will serve your purpose as long as it writes.
basic
I hope this solution will serve your purpose.
basic
It’s not exactly what you wanted, but will it serve your purpose?
natural
If the chair isn’t comfortable, does it still serve your purpose?
natural
Sometimes a simple answer is all you need to serve your purpose.
natural