transative

Transative refers to a type of verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning. In grammar, a transative verb is one that transfers its action to something or someone. Without a direct object, the sentence would feel incomplete or nonsensical. For example, in the sentence "She read the book," "read" is a transative verb, and "the book" is its direct object, receiving the action of reading.

Conversely, intransative verbs do not take a direct object. Their action is complete in itself, or they are followed by a prepositional phrase or adverb that modifies the verb but does not receive the action. For instance, in "He slept soundly," "slept" is intransative. "Soundly" is an adverb describing how he slept, not something he slept.

Many verbs can function as either transative or intransative depending on the context. For example, "He sings" is intransative, while "He sings a song" makes "sings" transative. Understanding the distinction between transative and intransative verbs is crucial for constructing grammatically correct and clear sentences in English. It helps in identifying the subject, verb, and object relationships within a sentence.