'V n of n' - Construction 3
| Name: | the notify someone of something construction |
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| Description: | A person gives another person information. The NP following 'of' indicates the information. |
| Verbs: | advise, apprise, assure, forewarn, inform, notify, reassure, remind, warn |
| Example: | I'm sure my staff would have notified me of any unexpected guests. (BNC) |
| Membership: | communication |
| Semantic fields and roles: |
Field: Communication.
Roles: NP1: Sayer; NP2: Receiver; NP3: Topic
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