transitive verb
1 of 1noun/ˈtrænzɪtɪv vɜrb/
Forms:transitive verbs
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(grammar) a verb that needs a direct object
C1Learn more on WikipediaA transitive verb is a verb that requires one or more objects to complete its meaning. It transfers action from the subject to the object, creating a clear relationship between the two. In a sentence with a transitive verb, the action of the verb is directed towards the object. For example, in the sentence "She reads a book," the verb "reads" is transitive because it has the object "a book." Other examples include "He kicked the ball" and "They built a house." Transitive verbs are essential for expressing actions that affect an object, providing clarity in communication.
- A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning.
- Examples of transitive verbs include "eat," "love," and "throw."
- In the sentence "She ate an apple," "ate" is the transitive verb, and "an apple" is the direct object.
- Transitive verbs can be followed by a noun, pronoun, or phrase that receives the action of the verb.
- Transitive verbs often answer the question "what" or "whom" after the action verb.
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