'V to-inf' - Construction 5
| Name: | the deign to do construction |
|---|---|
| Description: | A person does something with a specified attitude. |
| Verbs: | care, condescend, dare, deign, presume, tend, venture |
| Example: | …when he finally deigned to make contact… (BNC) |
| Membership: | restricted; future focus; action; positive |
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