Delexical Verb

English - English Grammar - Delexical Verb

Delexical Verbs lack importance when it comes to meaning since these Verbs hardly have meanings of their own when used individually. The meaning is taken out of the Verbs and put into the Noun. Take, have, make, give etc. are Delexical Verbs.

Examples:

He took a shower.
I had a cold drink.
She made some arrangements.

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