English Dictionary
Definition transitive in British English
transitive adjective
adjective
/ˈtrænsətɪv/
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a transitive verb has a direct object, and is not normally used without one, for example 'appoint', 'injure', 'own', 'blame', and 'bring up' (a child). In the sentence 'Our educational toys support and encourage creative learning', 'support' and 'encourage' are transitive verbs. Many transitive verbs are often used without objects, and are labelled 'intransitive/transitive' in this dictionary. For example in the sentence 'We're looking for teachers who can really teach', 'teach' is intransitive, and in 'Alex teaches history and politics', 'teach' is transitive.
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