transitivize (B2)
verb
Definition
transitivize means (grammar, transitive) To make transitive. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The lesson showed how to transitivize in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will transitivize before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to transitivize.
How to Use transitivize
- to transitivize (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to transitivize."
- transitivize in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how transitivize works in context."
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