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Dative
see synonyms of dativeNoun
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Dative
see synonyms of dativeadjective
1.
denoting a case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives used to express the indirect object, to identify the recipients, and for other purposes
noun
2.
a.
the dative case
b.
a word or speech element in this case
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Dative
see synonyms of dative adjective
1. Grammar
designating, of, or in the case of the indirect object of a finite verb
noun
2.
the dative case: in English this case may be expressed analytically by to or by word order (Ex.: I gave the book to Jack, I gave him the book)
3.
a word or phrase in this case
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Dative
see synonyms of dativeadj.
Of, relating to, or being the grammatical case that marks the recipient of action, that often indicates the indirect object of the verb, and that can be used with prepositions or other function words corresponding in meaning to English to and for.
n.
1. The dative case.
2. A word or form in the dative case.
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