transitive verb

Transitive verb — In syntax, a transitive verb is a verb that requires both a subject and one or more objects. Some examples of sentences with transitive verbs:* Harry sees Adam. (Adam is the direct object of sees ) * You lifted the bag. (bag is the direct object… …   Wikipedia

transitive verb — noun a verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical • Syn: ↑transitive verb form, ↑transitive • Hypernyms: ↑verb • Hyponyms: ↑doubly transitive verb, ↑doubly transitive verb form …   Useful english dictionary

transitive verb — verb which describes an action performed on an object by using the …   English contemporary dictionary

transitive verb — noun A verb that is accompanied (either clearly or implicitly) by a direct object in the active voice. It links the action taken by the subject with the object upon which that action is taken. Consequently, transitive verbs can also be used in… …   Wiktionary

transitive verb — /trænzətɪv ˈvɜb/ (say tranzuhtiv verb) noun 1. a verb which can only be used with a direct object. 2. a verb used with a direct object, as drink in the sentence she drinks water where water is the direct object. Compare intransitive verb …   Australian-English dictionary

transitive verb — Gram. a verb accompanied by a direct object and from which a passive can be formed, as deny, rectify, elect. [1580 90] * * * …   Universalium

transitive verb —  In grammar, a verb that requires a direct object …   Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors

transitive-verb — adjective noun …   Wiktionary

transitive verb form — noun a verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical • Syn: ↑transitive verb, ↑transitive • Hypernyms: ↑verb • Hyponyms: ↑doubly transitive verb, ↑doubly transitive verb form …   Useful english dictionary

doubly transitive verb — noun a transitive verb that takes both a direct and an indirect object • Syn: ↑doubly transitive verb form • Hypernyms: ↑transitive verb, ↑transitive verb form, ↑transitive …   Useful english dictionary

doubly transitive verb form — noun a transitive verb that takes both a direct and an indirect object • Syn: ↑doubly transitive verb • Hypernyms: ↑transitive verb, ↑transitive verb form, ↑transitive …   Useful english dictionary