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
Fritt Ord Award to honor outstanding contributions to freedom of expression
Fritt Ord Award to honor outstanding contributions to public debate
World Economic Forum in Davos
surface form: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos
shaping global, regional and industry agendas via predicate surface "aim"
World Economic Forum in Davos
surface form: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos
facilitating dialogue between public and private sectors via predicate surface "aim"
World Economic Forum in Davos
surface form: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos
promoting international cooperation via predicate surface "aim"
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance increasing access to immunization in low-income countries
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance improving access to new and underused vaccines
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance strengthening health and immunization systems
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria fight AIDS
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria fight tuberculosis
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria fight malaria
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria end the three epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria
International Classification of Diseases standardize disease classification via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
International Classification of Diseases support clinical care via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
International Classification of Diseases support health statistics via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
International Classification of Diseases support epidemiological research via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
International Classification of Diseases enable international comparability of health data via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health describe functioning via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health describe disability via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health measure health and disability at individual level via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health measure health and disability at population level via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Expanded Programme on Immunization ensure equitable access to vaccines via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Expanded Programme on Immunization strengthen primary health care through immunization via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Global Polio Eradication Initiative global eradication of poliomyelitis via predicate surface "primaryGoal"
Tobacco Free Initiative reduce global tobacco use via predicate surface "aim"
Tobacco Free Initiative reduce health impacts of tobacco via predicate surface "aim"
Tobacco Free Initiative support implementation of effective tobacco control policies via predicate surface "aim"
Public Health Emergency of International Concern to trigger coordinated international public health response
Public Health Emergency of International Concern to strengthen global surveillance and response
Public Health Emergency of International Concern to reduce international spread of disease
Public Health Emergency of International Concern to avoid unnecessary interference with international traffic and trade
World Health Report inform global health policy via predicate surface "aimsTo"
World Health Report support decision-making in health systems via predicate surface "aimsTo"
World Health Report highlight priority health challenges via predicate surface "aimsTo"
World Health Day raise global awareness of key public health issues
World Health Day promote actions to improve health worldwide
Secretariat
surface form: Secretariat of the World Health Organization
promote health via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Secretariat
surface form: Secretariat of the World Health Organization
keep the world safe via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Secretariat
surface form: Secretariat of the World Health Organization
serve the vulnerable via predicate surface "aimsTo"
United Nations Development Group coordination of UN development activities
United Nations Development Group support to global development efforts
United Nations Development Group poverty reduction
United Nations Development Group promotion of sustainable development
United Nations Development Group capacity building in developing countries
Order of Liberty (Portugal) to honor achievements in consolidation of democracy
Order of Liberty (Portugal) to honor achievements in defense of freedom
Order of Liberty (Portugal) to honor achievements in promotion of human rights
Order of Prince Henry to reward services to Portugal
Order of Prince Henry to recognize contributions to the expansion of Portuguese culture
Order of Prince Henry to recognize contributions to the dissemination of Portuguese history