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
International Romani Union representation of Roma in international forums via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
International Romani Union combat anti-Roma discrimination via predicate surface "aimsTo"
International Romani Union secure legal protections for Roma via predicate surface "aimsTo"
International Romani Union strengthen Roma political representation via predicate surface "aimsTo"
International Romani Union preserve Romani cultural heritage via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Roma Education Fund improving educational opportunities for Roma communities via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Roma Education Fund reducing educational inequality affecting Roma via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Roma Education Fund supporting inclusive education systems in Europe via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Roma Education Fund increase Roma enrollment in primary education via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Roma Education Fund increase Roma enrollment in secondary education via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Roma Education Fund increase Roma enrollment in tertiary education via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Roma Education Fund improve Roma students’ educational outcomes via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Roma Education Fund combat segregation in education via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Roma Education Fund promote inclusive schooling for Roma and non-Roma children via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Roma Education Fund support Roma students’ transition to the labor market via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Intelligenzaktion elimination of Polish intelligentsia
Intelligenzaktion crippling Polish society
Intelligenzaktion preventing organized Polish resistance
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania religious literature publishing
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania coordination of Jehovah's Witnesses' worldwide activities
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania Bible education
Ambassador of Conscience Award to recognize exceptional courage in standing up for human rights
Ambassador of Conscience Award to honor leadership in the protection and promotion of human rights
2019 Global Climate Strike demand urgent climate action via predicate surface "aimsTo"
2019 Global Climate Strike pressure governments to meet Paris Agreement goals via predicate surface "aimsTo"
2019 Global Climate Strike phase out fossil fuels via predicate surface "aimsTo"
2019 Global Climate Strike promote renewable energy transition via predicate surface "aimsTo"
2019 Global Climate Strike highlight youth concern about climate crisis via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Churchill Leadership Award to recognize exceptional courage via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Churchill Leadership Award to recognize resilience via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Churchill Leadership Award to recognize inspirational leadership via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Belgic Confession to present Reformed doctrine to civil authorities
Belgic Confession to distinguish Reformed believers from Anabaptists
National Industrial Recovery Act combat the Great Depression via predicate surface "primaryGoal"
Hoover Dam flood control via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Hoover Dam hydroelectric power generation via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Hoover Dam irrigation water supply via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Hoover Dam municipal water supply via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Hoover Dam navigation improvement via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
Division of Economic and Risk Analysis to provide economic analysis to inform SEC rulemaking
Division of Economic and Risk Analysis to provide risk-based analysis to support SEC programs
Division of Economic and Risk Analysis to integrate data analytics into SEC oversight
Division of Economic and Risk Analysis to support evidence-based securities regulation
Division of Economic and Risk Analysis to assess economic effects of SEC rules
Division of Economic and Risk Analysis to identify and analyze risks in securities markets
Division of Economic and Risk Analysis to support investor protection through analysis
Division of Economic and Risk Analysis to support capital formation through analysis
Division of Economic and Risk Analysis to support fair, orderly, and efficient markets
Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to curb monopolistic practices in the utility industry
Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to protect consumers