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Term: acquainted predicate

Description

An acquainted predicate refers to a grammatical term used in linguistics to describe a verb that requires the subject to have direct knowledge or familiarity regarding the object it relates to.

Senses and Usages

- In a sentence: "She knows John." Here, the verb "knows" represents the acquainted predicate as it implies that the subject has a personal familiarity with John.

- In a sentence: "The children recognized the teacher." The verb "recognized" acts as an acquainted predicate, indicating that the children are familiar with the teacher.

- In a sentence: "He understood the complex concept." The verb "understood" functions as an acquainted predicate, suggesting that the subject comprehends the intricate concept.

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