Delexical Verbs : Their Functions, Meanings & Applications

Some Common Delexical Verbs : Have, Make, Take, Give, Go and Do

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We often come across some verbs like have, make, take, give, go and do. These common verbs are called Delexical Verbs. With them, we can make thousands of expressions. In today’s lesson, we have discussed in details on the uses of these verbs. 

Definition of Delexical Verbs : 

Delexical verbs are some common verbs such as take, give, have, do and go. In sentences, they are usually followed by pure nouns or nouns formed from verbs like hit, cry, talk, walk etc.

Most notably, when a delexical verb is used in a sentence, the meaning of it goes with the noun itself, not the verb. That’s the fact. These verbs have wide applications in our everyday life.

Functions of Delexical Verbs : 

First, Delexical Verbs are basically used with nouns. Note again they are applied with nouns which come in flat forms or gerund (verb+ing) forms. The most important thing to look is that when they are used with nouns, nearly the whole meaning of the sentence lies with the nouns themselves, not with the verbs. That’s the fascinating side of Delexical Verb’s.

Why To Learn Delexical Verbs : 

As mentioned earlier, we can truly make lots of expressions with just one single Delexical Verbs! Well, let us ‘take a look at’ the following sentences made with Delexical Verb ‘Take’ :

1. I usually take a bus to my office. (meaning I usually use bus to go to the office).
2. My little daughter usually ‘takes a hot water bath’ in the morning as part of her preparation for school.
3. My boss takes a small break after every single hour of work.
4. My younger brother takes a holiday every month from his work.
5. If one wants to secure success in life, then he or she must take a risk.

You have surely noticed that with the verb ‘Take’ alone all the above sentences are made. Many more expressions or sentences can be formed with this delexical verb. So could you just imagine how many important daily sentences or expressions can be formed with all other such verbs? That’s the benefits of having deep knowledge on delexical verbs.

Attention : 

If you want to learn more and have more knowledge on delexical verbs as part of your Learn English journey with us, just keep browsing this platform as we will have in-depth discussions on them in phases.. Happy Learning! 

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