Language Structure And Syntax

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adjective describing a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning

  • In linguistics, a transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning.
  • I learned about transitive verbs in my English class.
  • I don't get why we have to study transitive verbs, it's so boring.
  • The transitive nature of his actions showed his true intentions.