ABSTRACT

Intransitive interpretation of verbs like break, roll and boil which also have transitive interpretations, e.g. The sun is melting the ice vs The ice is melting. Recessives stand in converse relation to causatives. ( also unaccusative)

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causative

Semantic role in case grammar for the participant (usually animate) that is affected indirectly by the action expressed by the verb. Recipient includes the receiver in verbs which describe a change of possession (They contribute money to various causes) and the addressees with verbs of communication (They told us stories about their stay abroad) and are usually expressed as an indirect object. ( also dative)