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ditransitive
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di·tran·si·tive  (d-trns-tv, -z-)
adj.
Of or relating to a verb that takes or can take two objects, as begrudge in I don't begrudge you your good luck, or find in She found him a job.
n.
A ditransitive verb.

di·transi·tivi·ty n.


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Hence I for intransitive verbs, L for verbs which link subject and its complement, D for ditransitive verbs, i.
However, if the main verbs in this type of examples are ditransitive verbs we could present some well-formed sentences that are clear counter-examples to the constraint: (a) The policeman ordered Alistair to open the boot of his car.
 
 
 
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