ditransitive verb

English

Noun

Examples

The verb give requires both a gift and a receiver, as in give the dog a bone. Neither give the dog nor give a bone are grammatically complete.

ditransitive verb (plural ditransitive verbs)

  1. (grammar) A verb that requires (in the unmarked form) both a direct object and an indirect object so as to be grammatical.

Usage notes

  • I don’t give a hoot is not considered the unmarked form.

Translations

See also

  • Category:Ditransitive verbs by language
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