51Թ

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transitive verb

noun

Grammar.
  1. a verb accompanied by a direct object and from which a passive can be formed, as deny, rectify, elect.



transitive verb

  1. A verb that needs a direct object to complete its meaning. Bring, enjoy, and prefer are transitive verbs. (Compare intransitive verb.)

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Some verbs can be transitive in one sentence and intransitive in another: turned is transitive in “Brenda turned the wheel sharply” but intransitive in “Fred turned when I called.”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of transitive verb1

First recorded in 1580–90

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