'V n of n' - Construction 2
| Name: | the rid someone of something construction |
|---|---|
| Description: | A person or situation removes something undesirable from someone or something. The NP following 'of' indicates what is removed. |
| Verbs: | absolve, break (+habit), cleanse, clear, cure, disabuse, free, purge, relieve, rid |
| Example: | … will complete the job of ridding the island of rats. (BNC) |
| Membership: | action |
| Semantic fields and roles: |
Field: Causation.
Roles: NP1: Cause; NP2: Affected; verb + NP3: Result
Field: Possession transfer. Roles: NP1: Receipient; NP2: Possession; NP3: Donor |