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
UNESCO World Heritage Programme protect cultural heritage via predicate surface "aimsTo"
UNESCO World Heritage Programme protect natural heritage via predicate surface "aimsTo"
UNESCO World Heritage Programme promote conservation of heritage sites via predicate surface "aimsTo"
UNESCO World Heritage Programme ensure transmission of heritage to future generations via predicate surface "aimsTo"
UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme reconcile conservation and development via predicate surface "aimsTo"
UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme improve relationships between people and their environments via predicate surface "aimsTo"
UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme provide science-based knowledge for decision-making via predicate surface "aimsTo"
UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme demonstrate innovative approaches to sustainable development via predicate surface "aimsTo"
UNESCO Creative Cities Network promote creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development
UNESCO Creative Cities Network strengthen cooperation among cities that prioritize creativity and cultural industries
UNESCO Creative Cities Network support implementation of the UNESCO 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at city level
UNESCO Creative Cities Network integrate culture and creativity into local development strategies
Constitution of UNESCO to contribute to peace and security
Constitution of UNESCO to promote collaboration among nations through education
Constitution of UNESCO to promote collaboration among nations through science
Constitution of UNESCO to promote collaboration among nations through culture
Constitution of UNESCO to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights
World Weather Watch collection of meteorological data
World Weather Watch processing of meteorological data
World Weather Watch exchange of meteorological data
World Weather Watch support of weather forecasting
World Weather Watch support of climate monitoring
World Weather Watch support of climate research
World Weather Watch support of disaster risk reduction
World Weather Watch support of aviation meteorology
World Weather Watch support of marine meteorology
World Weather Watch support of hydrology and water resources management
Global Observing System weather forecasting
Global Observing System climate monitoring
Global Observing System environmental monitoring
Global Observing System support for meteorological research
Global Observing System support for climate research
Global Observing System support for hydrological research
Global Observing System support for oceanographic research
Global Telecommunication System real-time exchange of meteorological data
Global Telecommunication System exchange of related environmental data
Global Telecommunication System support of operational meteorological services
Global Telecommunication System support of research activities
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assess scientific information related to climate change
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change inform policymakers about climate change
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change provide regular assessments of climate change science
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change support international climate negotiations
World Meteorological Day highlight importance of weather services
World Meteorological Day highlight importance of climate services
World Meteorological Day highlight importance of water services
World Meteorological Day raise awareness of meteorology
World Meteorological Day promote understanding of climate change
World Meteorological Day promote disaster risk reduction
Executive Council
surface form: Executive Council (World Meteorological Organization)
ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the World Meteorological Organization via predicate surface "primaryObjective"
Technical Cooperation Committee promote capacity-building in IMO Member States via predicate surface "aimsTo"