diff --git a/ontologies/gistCore.ttl b/ontologies/gistCore.ttl
index 3abb3f9c..cd484582 100644
--- a/ontologies/gistCore.ttl
+++ b/ontologies/gistCore.ttl
@@ -2176,12 +2176,12 @@ gist:comesFromAgent
 			gist:Person
 		) ;
 	] ;
-	skos:definition "Relates something in motion to the agent that originated the motion."^^xsd:string ;
+	skos:definition "Relates something to the originating agent."^^xsd:string ;
 	skos:example "A package is shipped by a person; a purchase order is emailed to a vendor by an organization."^^xsd:string ;
 	skos:prefLabel "comes from agent"^^xsd:string ;
 	skos:scopeNote
 		"In general, this property is intended to describe the physical or electronic transfer of something, such as a package or email, from one agent to another, whereas gist:hasGiver is typically used in more abstract contexts such as agreements, obligations, contracts, etc. However, there are contexts in which either may be appropriate, such as the giving of a gift."^^xsd:string ,
-		'This is not the inverse of gist:goesToAgent, as both properties have the message or shipment as the subject.'^^xsd:string
+		"This is not the inverse of gist:goesToAgent, as both properties have the message or shipment as the subject."^^xsd:string
 		;
 	.
 
@@ -2194,7 +2194,7 @@ gist:comesFromPlace
 			gist:Place
 		) ;
 	] ;
-	skos:definition "Relates something in motion or something that enables motion to its place of origin."^^xsd:string ;
+	skos:definition "Relates something to its place of origin."^^xsd:string ;
 	skos:example "A letter has a return address indicating its origin; a delivery route originates at a distribution center; a trail originates at the trailhead."^^xsd:string ;
 	skos:prefLabel "comes from place"^^xsd:string ;
 	.
@@ -2617,12 +2617,12 @@ gist:goesToAgent
 			gist:Person
 		) ;
 	] ;
-	skos:definition "Relates something in motion to the agent that receives it, concluding the motion."^^xsd:string ;
-	skos:example "A package is sent to a person; a purchase order is recieved by a seller."^^xsd:string ;
+	skos:definition "Relates something the agent that receives it."^^xsd:string ;
+	skos:example "A package is sent to a person; a purchase order email is received by a vendor."^^xsd:string ;
 	skos:prefLabel "goes to agent"^^xsd:string ;
 	skos:scopeNote
-		"In general, 'gist:goesToAgent' is intended for when the subject moves. However, there is some overlap in when 'gist:hasRecipient' and 'gist:goesToAgent' can be used, such as recieving a gift."^^xsd:string ,
-		'This is not the inverse of gist:comesFromAgent. A message can be from someone. If we made it the inverse the person would be "to" the message'^^xsd:string
+		"In general, this property is intended to describe the physical or electronic transfer of something, such as a package or email, from one agent to another, whereas gist:hasRecipient is typically used in more abstract contexts such as agreements, obligations, contracts, etc. However, there are contexts in which either may be appropriate, such as the recieving of a gift."^^xsd:string ,
+		"This is not the inverse of gist:comesFromAgent, as both properties have the message or shipment as the subject."^^xsd:string
 		;
 	.
 
@@ -2635,7 +2635,7 @@ gist:goesToPlace
 			gist:Place
 		) ;
 	] ;
-	skos:definition "Relates something in motion or something that enables motion to its destination."^^xsd:string ;
+	skos:definition "Relates something to its destination place."^^xsd:string ;
 	skos:example "A letter has an address indicating its destination; a segment of a delivery route terminates at a delivery location; a trail terminates at an intersection with another trail."^^xsd:string ;
 	skos:prefLabel "goes to place"^^xsd:string ;
 	.
@@ -2724,7 +2724,7 @@ gist:hasGiver
 	skos:definition "Relates something to the participant that originates it."^^xsd:string ;
 	skos:example "An offer is made by a giver; an obligation has a giver who is obligated to another person; a gift is presented by the giver."^^xsd:string ;
 	skos:prefLabel "has giver"^^xsd:string ;
-	skos:scopeNote "In general, 'gist:hasGiver' is intended for when the subject does not move. However, there is some overlap in when 'gist:hasGiver' and 'gist:comesFromAgent' can be used, such as giving a gift."^^xsd:string ;
+	skos:scopeNote "In general, this property is used in abstract contexts such as agreements, obligations, contracts, etc., whereas gist:comesFromAgent is intended to describe the physical or electronic transfer of something, such as a package or email, from one agent to another. However, there are contexts in which either may be appropriate, such as the giving of a gift."^^xsd:string ;
 	.
 
 gist:hasGoal
@@ -2808,7 +2808,7 @@ gist:hasRecipient
 	skos:definition "Relates something to the participant that receives it."^^xsd:string ;
 	skos:example "An offer is made to a recipient; an obligation has a recipient to whom another person is obligated; a gift is bestowed upon a recipient."^^xsd:string ;
 	skos:prefLabel "has recipient"^^xsd:string ;
-	skos:scopeNote "In general, 'gist:hasRecipient' is intended for when the subject does not move. However, there is some overlap in when 'gist:hasRecipient' and 'gist:goesToAgent' can be used, such as recieving a gift."^^xsd:string ;
+	skos:scopeNote "In general, this property is used in abstract contexts such as agreements, obligations, contracts, etc., whereas gist:goesToAgent is intended to describe the physical or electronic transfer of something, such as a package or email, from one agent to another. However, there are contexts in which either may be appropriate, such as the giving of a gift."^^xsd:string ;
 	.
 
 gist:hasSubtrahend