'V n to n' - Construction 9
| Name: | the change something to something construction |
|---|---|
| Description: | A person or entity makes something change to become something different or to be in a different condition. |
| Verbs: | e.g. change, commute, convert, elevate, grind, raze, relegate, restore, turn |
| Example: | [Many of them] changed their names to English versions. (BNC) |
| Membership: | action; change; literal |
| Semantic fields and roles: |
Field: Change.
Roles: NP1: Agent; NP2: Affected; NP3: Outcome
Field: Equivalence. Roles: NP1: Causer; NP2: Carrier; NP3: Attribute |