verb phrase
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verb phrase
noun verb phrases
- A construction in a clause consisting of a verb and its internal complements, or modifiers.
- A phrase that functions syntactically as a verb, consisting of a main verb and any auxiliaries.
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noun Phrase that functions syntactically as a verb
| Español | sintagma verbal, frase verbal |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 動詞句 dōshi-ku |
| Português | sintagma verbal |
| Français | syntagme verbal |
| Deutsch | Verbalphrase |
| Română | locuțiune verbală |
| Русский | глаго́льное словосочета́ние glagólʹnoje slovosočetánije |
| Tiếng Việt | cụm động từ |
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@misc{verb_phrase_2026,
title = {verb phrase},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/verb%20phrase},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
