answer the purpose

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A dictatorship must answer the purpose for which it was introduced.

From Time Magazine Archive

The edifice seems to answer the purpose well; and, considering the extent of the establishment, the duties of the office have been managed much to the satisfaction of the public.

From Norman's New Orleans and Environs Containing a Brief Historical Sketch of the Territory and State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time by Norman, B. M.

Whatever use can be made of my letter to stop the very ill-contrived project to which it relates, will answer the purpose for which it was written.

From Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 6 by Lockhart, J. G. (John Gibson)

And if they have not, no doubt Dr. Warren will order twenty-five more—or something else that will answer the purpose.

From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza

The thread ought to be of white silk, though any undyed thread, which is firm, round, and capable of standing a pull, will answer the purpose.

From A Treatise on Sheep: The Best Means for their Improvement, General Management, and the Treatment of their Diseases. by Blacklock, Ambrose