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
Korean Armistice Agreement to establish a military demarcation line
Korean Armistice Agreement to create a buffer zone between opposing forces
United States federal memorials commemoration of significant people in U.S. history
United States federal memorials commemoration of significant events in U.S. history
United States federal memorials commemoration of national ideals and sacrifices
I 395
surface form: Interstate 395
improve access to downtown areas
I 395
surface form: Interstate 395
relieve congestion on local streets
The Arts of War to symbolize martial valor and sacrifice
Treaty of Alliance (1778) to establish a defensive alliance between France and the United States against Great Britain
Treaty of Alliance (1778) to guarantee American independence from Great Britain
Quebec Act secure loyalty of French Canadians via predicate surface "aimedTo"
Declaration and Resolves to outline colonial grievances against British policies via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Declaration and Resolves to assert the rights of the American colonies via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Declaration and Resolves to justify colonial resistance to British measures via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Address to the People of Great Britain to explain American colonial grievances against British policies
Address to the People of Great Britain to justify colonial resistance to British measures
Address to the People of Great Britain to persuade British opinion in favor of the American colonies
Address to the People of Quebec to urge the inhabitants of Quebec to resist British rule
Address to the People of Quebec to encourage the adoption of representative government in Quebec
Address to the People of Quebec gain support of French-speaking Canadians via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Address to the People of Quebec expand opposition to British rule beyond the Thirteen Colonies via predicate surface "aimsTo"
W3C Note share ideas
W3C Note share practices
W3C Note share information
W3C Note record work that is not on the Recommendation track
Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution electoral crisis of the election of 1800 via predicate surface "motivatedBy"
National Popular Vote Interstate Compact to ensure the U.S. presidency is won by the national popular vote winner
National Popular Vote Interstate Compact to change the method of allocating presidential electors without abolishing the Electoral College
Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 modernize the process for counting electoral votes
Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 clarify procedures for counting electoral votes
Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 reduce risk of disputes over presidential election certification
Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 prevent abuses in certifying Electoral College results
Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 strengthen peaceful transfer of presidential power via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 protect integrity of Electoral College process via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs to advance U.S. interests and strengthen the transatlantic relationship with Europe and Eurasia via predicate surface "missionStatement"
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor to promote democracy, protect human rights, and advance labor rights worldwide as a core element of U.S. foreign policy via predicate surface "missionStatement"
United States Agency for Global Media (historical oversight role)
surface form: United States Agency for Global Media
provide news and information to international audiences
United States Agency for Global Media (historical oversight role)
surface form: United States Agency for Global Media
support freedom of information and expression abroad
Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Art preserve and enhance the National Gallery of Art’s collections via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Art support public access to art via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Art support educational mission of the National Gallery of Art via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Acts of Union 1800 political union of Great Britain and Ireland
Long Island Rail Road (controlling interest for many years)
surface form: Long Island Rail Road
intercity rail connection to Boston via Long Island and ferry via predicate surface "originalPurpose"
Tesla, Inc. to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy via predicate surface "missionStatement"
MacArthur Fellows to support individuals with extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits
MacArthur Fellows to enable recipients to pursue their creative, intellectual, and professional inclinations
Wired Equivalent Privacy provide confidentiality comparable to wired networks via predicate surface "designGoal"
Wi‑Fi Alliance Wi‑Fi certification
Wi‑Fi Alliance promotion of Wi‑Fi technology
Wi‑Fi Alliance development of Wi‑Fi specifications