起到

qǐdào

(in an expression of the form 起到 + … + 作用) to have (a (motivating etc) effect); to play (a (stabilizing etc) role)

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See it in sentences

练习起到了大作用。

Practice played a big role.

他的话起到了提醒作用。

His words served as a reminder.