'V n to n' - Construction 22
Name: | the commend something to someone construction |
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Description: | A person talks positively about something or someone. The NP following the verb indicates the topic. The NP following 'to' indicates the addressee. |
Verbs: | commend, recommend, remember |
Example: | It is pleased to commend its report to messengers… (enTenTen20) |
Membership: | communication; about information |
Semantic fields and roles: |
Field: Communication.
Roles: NP1: Sayer; NP2: Topic; NP3: Receiver.
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