Copulative (Noun)
Meaning
An equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The verb "seems" is a copulative verb, linking the subject to its complement in the sentence "She seems happy".
- In the sentence "He is a doctor", the verb "is" functions as a copulative, equating the subject with its complement.
- The sentence "They are tired" uses the copulative verb "are" to link the subject with the adjective "tired".
- The word "becomes" is a copulative verb in the sentence "She becomes more confident every day".
- The verb "was" serves as a copulative in the sentence "He was a great leader", linking the subject to its complement.