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
Colorado State University Pueblo regional economic development via predicate surface "emphasis"
Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center preservation of regional history
Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center education about cultural heritage
Hygienic Laboratory improvement of public health via predicate surface "primaryObjective"
Hygienic Laboratory scientific investigation of infectious diseases via predicate surface "primaryObjective"
Hygienic Laboratory development and testing of vaccines and antitoxins via predicate surface "primaryObjective"
Hygienic Laboratory standardization of biological products via predicate surface "primaryObjective"
Center for Information Technology support NIH intramural research programs
Center for Information Technology support NIH administrative operations
Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute to ensure independent and expert selection of Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine
CBE—Life Sciences Education improve biology teaching and learning via predicate surface "aimsTo"
CBE—Life Sciences Education promote evidence-based instructional practices via predicate surface "aimsTo"
CBE—Life Sciences Education support the biology education research community via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Clean Air Act protect public health via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Clean Air Act protect the environment via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Clean Air Act control air pollution via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Clean Air Act to achieve and maintain healthy air quality levels via predicate surface "primaryGoal"
Clean Water Act restore and maintain the chemical integrity of the Nation’s waters via predicate surface "primaryGoal"
Clean Water Act restore and maintain the physical integrity of the Nation’s waters via predicate surface "primaryGoal"
Clean Water Act restore and maintain the biological integrity of the Nation’s waters via predicate surface "primaryGoal"
Clean Water Act eliminate the discharge of pollutants into navigable waters
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to protect human health and the environment from the potential hazards of waste disposal
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to conserve energy and natural resources
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to reduce the amount of waste generated
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to ensure that wastes are managed in an environmentally sound manner
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to ensure that pesticides do not pose unreasonable risks to human health
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to ensure that pesticides do not pose unreasonable risks to the environment
Oil Pollution Act
surface form: Oil Pollution Act of 1990
oil spill prevention via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Oil Pollution Act
surface form: Oil Pollution Act of 1990
oil spill response via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Oil Pollution Act
surface form: Oil Pollution Act of 1990
oil spill cleanup via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act support emergency planning for chemical accidents
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act inform the public about hazardous chemical storage and releases
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act improve community right-to-know about environmental risks
National Ambient Air Quality Standards protection of public health
National Ambient Air Quality Standards protection of public welfare
Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks quantify national greenhouse gas emissions
Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks quantify national greenhouse gas removals
Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks track progress toward climate goals
Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks inform climate policy
Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories to help protect public health from drinking water contaminants
Civil Rights Division to enforce federal statutes prohibiting discrimination and to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all people in the United States via predicate surface "missionStatement"
Master Settlement Agreement resolve state lawsuits seeking reimbursement for smoking-related health care costs
Master Settlement Agreement reduce youth smoking
Master Settlement Agreement regulate tobacco advertising and marketing
Let’s Move!
surface form: Let's Move!
reduce childhood obesity rates in the United States via predicate surface "aim"
Let’s Move!
surface form: Let's Move!
promote healthy eating among children via predicate surface "aim"
Let’s Move!
surface form: Let's Move!
increase physical activity among children via predicate surface "aim"
Let’s Move!
surface form: Let's Move!
improve school nutrition standards via predicate surface "aim"
Let’s Move!
surface form: Let's Move!
encourage healthier school environments via predicate surface "aim"
Joining Forces raise awareness of the service and sacrifice of military families via predicate surface "aimsTo"