purpose

P79
predicate

Indicates that one entity exists, is done, or is used in order to achieve, support, or serve the goal, function, or intended outcome of another entity.

All labels observed (153)

Label Occurrences
purpose canonical 111,382
aimsTo 48,893
hasPurpose 18,706

Description generation (PDg)

The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.

Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning.  
# Instructions
Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. 
# Response Format
Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: purpose
Generated description
Indicates that one entity exists, is done, or is used in order to achieve, support, or serve the goal, function, or intended outcome of another entity.

Sample triples (249,872)

Subject Object
Emergency Banking Act restore public confidence in banks
Emergency Banking Act regulate bank operations during financial emergency
Emergency Banking Act banking crisis of 1933 via predicate surface "motivatedBy"
Emergency Banking Act collapse of U.S. banking system via predicate surface "motivatedBy"
Tennessee Valley Authority economic development
Tennessee Valley Authority flood control
Tennessee Valley Authority electricity generation
Tennessee Valley Authority navigation improvement
Tennessee Valley Authority rural electrification
Tennessee Valley Authority natural resource management
"Day of Infamy" speech to request a declaration of war on Japan
"Day of Infamy" speech to rally American support for entering World War II
Graduate Research Fellowship Program support outstanding graduate students in research-based master’s and doctoral programs
Graduate Research Fellowship Program promote scientific and engineering research in the United States
Graduate Research Fellowship Program develop a diverse and highly skilled U.S. science and engineering workforce
Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program support early-career faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research via predicate surface "objective"
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
surface form: Research Experiences for Undergraduates
provide intensive research experiences for undergraduates
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
surface form: Research Experiences for Undergraduates
encourage students to pursue research careers
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
surface form: Research Experiences for Undergraduates
prepare students for graduate study
Advanced Technological Education (ATE)
surface form: Advanced Technological Education
evidence-based educational practices via predicate surface "emphasis"
Advanced Technological Education (ATE)
surface form: Advanced Technological Education
industry-recognized credentials via predicate surface "emphasis"
Advanced Technological Education (ATE)
surface form: Advanced Technological Education
work-based learning via predicate surface "emphasis"
Advanced Technological Education (ATE)
surface form: Advanced Technological Education
articulation between two-year and four-year programs via predicate surface "emphasis"
Mayflower landing at Plymouth search for religious freedom via predicate surface "motivation"
Mayflower landing at Plymouth establishment of a new English settlement via predicate surface "motivation"
Truman Doctrine fear of Soviet expansion via predicate surface "motivatedBy"
Truman Doctrine Greek Civil War via predicate surface "motivatedBy"
Truman Doctrine British withdrawal of aid to Greece and Turkey via predicate surface "motivatedBy"
Berlin Airlift supply West Berlin by air via predicate surface "aimedTo"
Berlin Airlift bypass Soviet land blockade via predicate surface "aimedTo"
National Security Act of 1947 to provide for the national security of the United States
National Security Act of 1947 to coordinate military, intelligence, and foreign policy
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum historical tourism via predicate surface "hasVisitorPurpose"
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum academic research via predicate surface "hasVisitorPurpose"
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum civic education via predicate surface "hasVisitorPurpose"
Longy School of Music of Bard College small studio-based instruction via predicate surface "emphasis"
Longy School of Music of Bard College ensemble performance via predicate surface "emphasis"
Longy School of Music of Bard College community engagement through music via predicate surface "emphasis"
Universities Research Association to manage and support major scientific facilities
Universities Research Association to support high-energy physics research programs
Universities Research Association to coordinate collaboration among research universities
School of Social Policy & Practice equity via predicate surface "emphasis"
School of Social Policy & Practice community engagement via predicate surface "emphasis"
School of Social Policy & Practice evidence-based practice via predicate surface "emphasis"
Board of Trustees
surface form: Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
advance the mission of the University of Pennsylvania via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Board of Trustees
surface form: Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
support teaching, research, and service at the University of Pennsylvania via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Board of Trustees
surface form: Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
governance and stewardship of the University of Pennsylvania via predicate surface "foundedForPurpose"
United States Food Administrator avoid compulsory rationing through voluntary measures via predicate surface "aimedTo"
United States Food Administrator support Allied war effort through food exports via predicate surface "aimedTo"