Como Pronunciar "causative"
word
ˈkɑzətɪv/, /ˈkɔzətɪv
KAW-zuh-tiv
kˈɔːsətˌɪv
KAW-suh-tiv
Definição
Describes something (like a verb or construction) that shows one person or thing is causing another to do something or for something to happen.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkɑzətɪv/, /ˈkɔzətɪv
Inglês Britânico
kˈɔːsətˌɪv
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KAW-zuh-tiv
UK
KAW-suh-tiv
Ouça em Contexto
In English, 'make' is a common causative verb.
A causative sentence shows that one person causes another to do something.
'Have someone fix your car' uses a causative form.
The teacher explained the causative construction with several examples.