Verb synonyms

vûrb
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irregular
Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention:
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modal
(Grammar) modal verb
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infinitive
(Grammar) The uninflected form of a verb. In English, this is usually formed with the verb stem preceded by 'to'. e.g. 'to sit'
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denominative
Possessing, or capable of possessing, a distinct denomination or designation; denominable.
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indicative
Serving as a sign, indication or suggestion of something
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intransitive
(Gram.) Designating a verb that does not require a direct object
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periphrastic
Expressed in more words than are necessary.
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phrasal
Of, like, or consisting of a phrase or phrases
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prepositional
Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a preposition.
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subjunctive
Of, relating to, or being a mood of a verb used in some languages for contingent or hypothetical action, action viewed subjectively, or grammatically subordinate statements.
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substantive
Having a solid basis; firm.
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suppletive
Supplying deficiencies; supplementary; suppletory.
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transitive
(Algebra, of a group action) Such that, for any two elements of the acted-upon set, some group element maps the first to the second.
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deponent
A person who, in connection with a litigation, makes a sworn statement, usually orally, in deposition; occasionally in a writing such as an affidavit. See also affiant.
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gerund
(Grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently.)
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participle
(Grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective or noun. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle.
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verbify
(Nonstandard, slang) To derive a verb from a pre-existing noun.
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verbification
The use of a noun as though it were a verb; conversion into a verb
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auxiliary
Held in or used as a reserve:
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