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Doubly Transitive Verb Form

Description:

A doubly transitive verb form is a type of verb that can take both a direct object and an indirect object. In other words, it can transfer action or influence from the subject to both the direct and indirect objects in a sentence.

Senses:

• Sense 1: The grammatical term for a verb that can take both a direct and an indirect object.
• Sense 2: A verb form used to express an action or state that affects both a direct and indirect recipient.

Examples:

1. Sense 1: The verb "give" is a doubly transitive verb, as it can take both a direct and indirect object.
   Example sentence: She gave him a present.
2. Sense 2: The verb form "sent" in the sentence expresses the doubly transitive action.
   Example sentence: He sent his parents a postcard.

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