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Causative Verb

A causative verb is a type of verb that indicates someone or something causing an action to happen. It expresses the idea of making or enabling someone or something to do something. Causative verbs are often used in English grammar to show that one person or thing causes another person or thing to take an action.

Sense 1: Popular Usage

(Noun) - In popular usage, a causative verb refers to a verb that is used to express an action that causes or forces someone or something to take a certain action. It is widely used in English language structures.

Example Sentences:

• She had her son clean his room.
  (Using "had" as a causative verb to indicate that she made her son clean his room.)
• The manager will get the team to prepare a presentation.
  (Using "get" as a causative verb to indicate that the manager will make the team prepare a presentation.)
• I had my car fixed by a mechanic.
  (Using "had" as a causative verb to indicate that someone else repaired my car.)

Sense 2: Local Usage

(Adjective) - In local usage, a causative verb refers to a verb form traditionally used in specific local dialects or regions. It may have different conjugations or meanings compared to standard usage.

Example Sentences:

• In the local language, they use a causative verb to denote when someone indirectly causes an action to occur.
• The regional dialect has a causative verb addressing a specific action that is unique to their culture and not found in standard English.