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
military payment certificates (historical)
surface form: military payment certificates
prevent currency arbitrage
military payment certificates (historical)
surface form: military payment certificates
control the flow of U.S. dollars in overseas military areas
President of the World Bank Group poverty reduction via predicate surface "primaryGoal"
President of the World Bank Group shared prosperity via predicate surface "primaryGoal"
President of the World Bank Group sustainable development via predicate surface "primaryGoal"
Articles of Agreement of the World Bank Group institutions promote economic development through international financial cooperation via predicate surface "objective"
Articles of Agreement of the World Bank Group institutions reduce poverty through financing and technical assistance via predicate surface "objective"
State Historic Preservation Programs identify historic properties via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
State Historic Preservation Programs protect historic properties via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
State Historic Preservation Programs promote historic properties via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
State Historic Preservation Programs preserve cultural resources via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
State Historic Preservation Programs support heritage conservation via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
State Historic Preservation Programs support community revitalization via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
State Historic Preservation Programs support heritage tourism via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
State Historic Preservation Programs support public education about history via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
federal advisory council
surface form: Federal Advisory Council
provide expert advice to federal agencies
federal advisory council
surface form: Federal Advisory Council
provide policy recommendations to federal officials
Chronicling America preserve historic newspapers via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Chronicling America provide public access to historic newspapers via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Chronicling America support historical research via predicate surface "aimsTo"
VRE reduce highway congestion
VRE provide alternative to driving for commuters
Positive Train Control prevent train-to-train collisions via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Positive Train Control prevent overspeed derailments via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Positive Train Control prevent unauthorized train movements in work zones via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Positive Train Control prevent movement of trains through misaligned switches via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Positive Train Control enhance railroad safety via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
NHL Entry Draft allocation of player rights via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
NHL Entry Draft competitive balance among NHL teams via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
How to Win Friends and Influence People improve interpersonal skills via predicate surface "aim"
How to Win Friends and Influence People build better relationships via predicate surface "aim"
How to Win Friends and Influence People positively influence others via predicate surface "aim"
How to Win Friends and Influence People increase personal effectiveness via predicate surface "aim"
Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations improve participants' public speaking ability via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations enhance participants' interpersonal relationships via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations increase participants' self-confidence via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations develop leadership potential via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations reduce fear of public speaking via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Warrensburg Teachers College training schoolteachers via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Benedictines communal living via predicate surface "emphasis"
Benedictines prayer via predicate surface "emphasis"
Benedictines work via predicate surface "emphasis"
General Agreement on Trade in Services progressive liberalization of trade in services via predicate surface "objective"
General Agreement on Trade in Services promotion of economic growth via predicate surface "objective"
General Agreement on Trade in Services increased participation of developing countries in services trade via predicate surface "objective"
Dispute Settlement Understanding prompt settlement of disputes via predicate surface "objective"
Dispute Settlement Understanding security and predictability of the multilateral trading system via predicate surface "objective"
Base General Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme support Chilean sovereignty in Antarctica via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Base Presidente Gabriel González Videla scientific research
Base Presidente Gabriel González Videla symbol of Chilean presence in Antarctica