Delexical Verbs and Uses

Delexical Verbs & Uses

Delexical verbs, also referred to as light verbs, are verbs that have little or no meaning on their own, but instead, they depend on a noun or an adjective to give them their meaning. This article will discuss the uses and different types of delexical verbs.

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The Uses Of Delexical Verbs

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Do

Do - Delexical Verbs & Uses

  • do business
  • do an exam
  • do the ironing
  • do harm
  • do good
  • do homework
  • do your best
  • do the ironing
  • do nothing
  • do a favor
  • do an exercise
  • do a job

Get

Get - Delexical Verbs & Uses

  • get married
  • get permission
  • get together
  • get a job
  • get home
  • get a degree
  • get divorced
  • get hungry/thirsty
  • get to sleep
  • get lost
  • get an email
  • get a chance

Give

Give - Delexical Verbs & Uses

  • give a lecture/conference
  • give a speech
  • give a choice
  • give a call
  • give birth
  • give credit
  • give the impression
  • give somebody a lift
  • give news
  • give a sigh
  • give a chance
  • give time to something

Have

Have - Delexical Verbs & Uses

  • have a rest
  • have no doubt
  • have breakfast
  • have flu
  • have a try
  • have a chat with
  • have a baby
  • have the impression that
  • have dinner
  • have a cold
  • have lunch
  • have a bath/ shower

Keep

Keep - Delexical Verbs & Uses

  • keep a promise
  • keep calm
  • keep tabs (on)
  • keep away from
  • keep pace (with)
  • keep quiet
  • keep going
  • keep a secret
  • keep in mind
  • keep a job
  • keep in touch
  • keep a diary

Make

Make - Delexical Verbs & Uses

  • make breakfast
  • make a noise
  • make a wish
  • make trouble
  • make a cake
  • make a mistake
  • make a decision
  • make a comment
  • make love
  • make money
  • make progress
  • make the bed

Take

Take - Delexical Verbs & Uses

  • take a break
  • take somebody’s place
  • take a seat
  • take a class
  • take responsibility
  • take your time
  • take a picture
  • take a rest
  • take a look
  • take a nap
  • take notes
  • take a taxi

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