'V n from n' - Construction 3
| Name: | the demand something from someone construction |
|---|---|
| Description: | A person seeks to obtain something from a person. |
| Verbs: | demand, seek, solicit |
| Example: | Tommy's demanding money from people in the streets. (BNC) |
| Membership: | literal 'from'; obtain; communication |
| Semantic fields and roles: |
Field: Communication.
Roles: NP1: Sayer; NP2: Topic; NP3: Receiver
Field: Possession transfer. Roles: NP1: Recipient; NP2: Possession; NP3: Donor |