'V n (Relational)' - Construction 18
| Name: | the ensure something construction |
|---|---|
| Description: | An entity causes another entity. |
| Verbs: | carry, decide, determine, encourage, ensure, invite, make for |
| Example: | The durability of coins has ensured the survival of these images… (BNC) |
| Membership: | Relational; logical relation; entailment |
| Semantic fields and roles: |
Field: Logical relation.
Roles: NP1: Influencer; NP2: Influenced
Field: Causation. Roles: NP1: Cause; NP2: Result |