TRANSITIVE VERB
(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Transitive Verb.
Definitions
Transitive Verb - as a noun
A verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning."
"In the sentence 'She gave him a book', 'gave' is a transitive verb."
"The transitive verb 'paint' requires an object, as in 'He painted the house'."
"In the sentence 'They built a bridge', 'built' is a transitive verb."
"An example of a transitive verb is 'eat', as in 'He eats an apple'."