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
Department of Transportation Act to consolidate federal transportation functions into one department
California Historical Landmark commemoration of California history
California Historical Landmark preservation of historically significant resources
California Historical Landmark public education about historic places
SWAC
surface form: Southwestern Athletic Conference
HBCU athletics via predicate surface "emphasis"
Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University reproducible research in the social sciences via predicate surface "emphasis"
Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University open-source software for social science research via predicate surface "emphasis"
Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University large-scale data analysis in social science via predicate surface "emphasis"
Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University causal inference methods via predicate surface "emphasis"
Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University statistical methodology for social research via predicate surface "emphasis"
Merriam Award from the American Political Science Association
surface form: Merriam Award
to recognize distinguished contributions to the discipline of political science
Merriam Award from the American Political Science Association
surface form: Merriam Award
to honor a career of scholarship, teaching, and public service in political science
National Bank Note to create a uniform national currency via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Westminster Choir College (historically)
surface form: Westminster Choir College
liturgical music via predicate surface "emphasis"
Westminster Choir College (historically)
surface form: Westminster Choir College
choral-orchestral repertoire via predicate surface "emphasis"
The American Empire Project critique U.S. imperial policies via predicate surface "aimsTo"
The American Empire Project inform the public about consequences of U.S. foreign policy via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (associate member) promote economic integration among Eastern Caribbean states and territories via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (associate member) coordinate foreign policy among participating Eastern Caribbean members via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (associate member) provide shared services among participating Eastern Caribbean members via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Association of Academies of the Spanish Language to coordinate the work of the Spanish-language academies
Association of Academies of the Spanish Language to preserve the unity of the Spanish language
Association of Academies of the Spanish Language to establish and harmonize norms of the Spanish language
Puerto Rico Rules of Criminal Procedure to ensure fair criminal proceedings
Puerto Rico Rules of Criminal Procedure to protect constitutional rights of defendants
Puerto Rico Rules of Criminal Procedure to provide uniform procedures in criminal cases
Puerto Rico Rules of Criminal Procedure to regulate the powers and duties of prosecutors in criminal cases
Puerto Rico Rules of Criminal Procedure to regulate the powers and duties of criminal courts
Universal Postal Union coordination of international postal policies
Universal Postal Union development of international postal services
Universal Postal Union facilitation of global mail exchange
Roll Back Malaria reduce global malaria burden via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Roll Back Malaria coordinate international malaria control efforts via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Roll Back Malaria eliminate malaria in endemic countries via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Roll Back Malaria support universal access to malaria prevention and treatment via predicate surface "aimsTo"
World Health Statistics provide reliable and comparable health statistics for all countries via predicate surface "aimsTo"
World Health Statistics support evidence-based health policy via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Carnegie Foundation (Peace Palace) to maintain the Peace Palace as a center for international law
Carnegie Foundation (Peace Palace) to promote peace through law
1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees to provide international protection for refugees
1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees to establish minimum standards for the treatment of refugees
National Academy of Design promotion of fine arts
National Academy of Design art education
National Academy of Design support of artists
National Academy of Design organization of art exhibitions
Treaty of Tordesillas division of newly discovered lands outside Europe
Treaty of Tordesillas avoid conflict between Spain and Portugal over overseas territories
Apollodorus' Bibliotheca systematic compilation of Greek myths
Apollodorus' Bibliotheca summary of major Greek mythological genealogies
Vulgate to provide a reliable and unified Latin text of the Bible via predicate surface "originalPurpose"