'V n (Cognition)' - Construction 5
| Name: | the prefer something construction |
|---|---|
| Description: | A person likes or dislikes something. |
| Verbs: | enjoy, like, love, (not) mind, prefer, (not) stand |
| Example: | …I prefer a classic look… (BNC) |
| Membership: | Cognition; person as subject; attitude |
| Semantic fields and roles: |
Field: Cognition.
Roles: NP1: Emoter; NP2: Phenomenon-Topic
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