Benefactive Role (Noun)
Meaning
The semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She wrote a book for her sister, putting her sister in the benefactive role.
- The chef cooked dinner for his guest as a show of hospitality in the benefactive role.
- His parents put aside money for college, and he was in the benefactive role.
- He even sold his own possessions and sent her the money for college, placing her firmly in the benefactive role.
- The family and friends organized a charity gala in which the young man occupied the benefactive role.