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
Technical Cooperation Committee enhance maritime safety in developing countries via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Technical Cooperation Committee enhance maritime security in developing countries via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Technical Cooperation Committee improve protection of the marine environment via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Technical Cooperation Committee support implementation of IMO instruments via predicate surface "aimsTo"
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea ensure safety of life at sea via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Special Fund to finance technical assistance activities in developing countries
Special Fund to finance pre-investment activities in developing countries
Special Fund to help mobilize investment for development projects via predicate surface "aim"
Special Fund to strengthen national capacities in developing countries via predicate surface "aim"
Sustainable Development Goals end poverty via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Sustainable Development Goals protect the planet via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Sustainable Development Goals ensure prosperity via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Sustainable Development Goals promote peace via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Sustainable Development Goals promote partnership via predicate surface "aimsTo"
United Nations system of international law maintenance of international peace and security via predicate surface "hasPrimaryObjective"
NATO flag to symbolize unity among member states via predicate surface "designPurpose"
NATO flag to symbolize collective defense among member states via predicate surface "designPurpose"
U.S. Board on Geographic Names as having no official standing
surface form: U.S. Board on Geographic Names
standardization of geographic names
Battle of Actium control of the Roman world via predicate surface "strategicObjective"
Hadrian's Wall defensive fortification
Hadrian's Wall border control
Hadrian's Wall symbolic frontier of the Roman Empire
Diocletian's Tetrarchy stabilization of imperial rule
Diocletian's Tetrarchy more effective governance of the Roman Empire
Diocletian's Tetrarchy defense of imperial frontiers
Diocletian's Tetrarchy prevention of usurpation
MURI support basic research of strategic importance to the U.S. Department of Defense via predicate surface "objective"
MURI address complex scientific and engineering problems via predicate surface "objective"
MURI encourage multidisciplinary research collaborations via predicate surface "objective"
MURI advance high‑impact scientific and engineering knowledge via predicate surface "objective"
MURI multidisciplinary collaboration via predicate surface "emphasis"
MURI integration of multiple scientific disciplines via predicate surface "emphasis"
Defense University Research Instrumentation Program to fund acquisition of advanced research instrumentation at universities
Defense University Research Instrumentation Program to support cutting-edge defense-related science and engineering research
Defense University Research Instrumentation Program cutting-edge instrumentation not otherwise affordable by universities via predicate surface "emphasis"
Defense University Research Instrumentation Program equipment that supports multiple research projects or users via predicate surface "emphasis"
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 reduce illegal drug use in the United States via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 disrupt drug trafficking organizations via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 coordinate federal drug control policy via predicate surface "aimsTo"
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program to reduce drug trafficking
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program to reduce drug production
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program to reduce drug distribution
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program to reduce drug-related crime
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program collaborative, multi-jurisdictional operations via predicate surface "emphasis"
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program data-driven enforcement strategies via predicate surface "emphasis"
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program performance measurement and accountability via predicate surface "emphasis"
Drug-Free Communities Support Program prevent youth substance use via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Drug-Free Communities Support Program strengthen community coalitions via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
American Society of Magazine Editors promote editorial excellence
American Society of Magazine Editors uphold journalistic standards