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
New York Independent Redistricting Commission comply with the Voting Rights Act via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 improve corporate governance via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 enhance accuracy of financial reporting via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 strengthen auditor independence via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 Enron accounting scandal via predicate surface "motivatedBy"
Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 WorldCom accounting scandal via predicate surface "motivatedBy"
Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 Tyco International scandal via predicate surface "motivatedBy"
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority investor protection
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority maintain fair securities markets
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority maintain orderly securities markets
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority promote market integrity
Index of American Design to document traditional American decorative, folk, and utilitarian arts via predicate surface "aim"
Index of American Design to create a visual archive of American material culture via predicate surface "aim"
Index of American Design to support artists during the Great Depression via predicate surface "aim"
United States Naval Vessel Register (stricken after sinking) to provide an official record of U.S. Navy ships removed from active status after sinking
United States Naval Vessel Register (stricken after sinking) to document the disposition of lost or destroyed U.S. Navy ships
The Christian Philosopher to harmonize emerging scientific knowledge with Christian doctrine via predicate surface "aim"
The Christian Philosopher to show that scientific discoveries support belief in God via predicate surface "aim"
The Christian Philosopher to defend Christianity against perceived threats from new science via predicate surface "aim"
Essays to Do Good to encourage Christians to perform good works
Essays to Do Good to promote social and moral reform
Essays to Do Good to provide practical guidance for benevolence
Temple Cup postseason championship between NL pennant winner and runner-up
Office of the Provost of MIT advance MIT’s academic excellence via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Office of the Provost of MIT align education and research with MIT’s strategic goals via predicate surface "aimsTo"
International Court of Arbitration for the Flower Trade promote legal certainty in international flower trade via predicate surface "aimsTo"
International Court of Arbitration for the Flower Trade reduce trade barriers caused by unresolved disputes in the flower industry via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Cultivation System increase colonial revenue
Cultivation System produce export crops
Autoriteit Financiële Markten to ensure fair and transparent financial markets
Autoriteit Financiële Markten to protect investors and consumers in financial markets
Baroque to evoke emotional response via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Baroque to glorify church and monarchy via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Historic Sites Act of 1935 preservation of historic American sites, buildings, and objects of national significance via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Historic Sites Act of 1935 establish national policy for historic preservation via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Napoleon's Egyptian campaign undermine British influence in the Eastern Mediterranean via predicate surface "objective"
Napoleon's Egyptian campaign threaten British access to India via predicate surface "objective"
Napoleon's Egyptian campaign expand French influence in the Middle East via predicate surface "objective"
Napoleon's Egyptian campaign advance European knowledge of Egypt via predicate surface "objective"
Law Regarding the National Flag and National Anthem need to clarify legal status of national flag and anthem via predicate surface "motivatedBy"
Kishida Vision: A New Form of Capitalism balance economic growth with wealth redistribution via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Kishida Vision: A New Form of Capitalism address social inequality in Japan via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Kishida Vision: A New Form of Capitalism reduce income disparities via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Kishida Vision: A New Form of Capitalism strengthen the middle class via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Kishida Vision: A New Form of Capitalism promote inclusive growth via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Japan Federation of Bar Associations to maintain the dignity and independence of attorneys in Japan via predicate surface "aims"
Japan Federation of Bar Associations to ensure fair and proper practice of law in Japan via predicate surface "aims"
United States housing policy increase housing affordability via predicate surface "aimsTo"
United States housing policy ensure housing quality via predicate surface "aimsTo"
United States housing policy regulate land use and urban development via predicate surface "aimsTo"