An intensive verb is the one that is used to describe a state/ being. For instance, He is an artist OR The kids are ecstatic/sorry. In the example 1, the verb "is" is used describe that the person 'is' (being) an artist. And example 2, the verb describes the kids' state i.e. ecstatic or sorry.
An extensive verb is the one that describes action of the person. Eg. Jaan dances well, extensive verb dances. Other more complex forms of verbs are extensive verbs too.
A typical example of a stative verb can be the verb "understand". This means you cannot say, "I am understanding". Love, hate, believe, etc. are some more examples of stative verbs. A dynamic verb is one that doesnot have this restriction. To know whether a verb is stative or dynamic, consult a good dictionary. Different dictionaries use different ways to indicate this. You might see labels such as stative or dynamic. Or some dictionaries do not label dynamic verbs. That is, if there is no mention, it goes without saying that it is a dynamic verb. However, you will find some mention like, "not used in the progressive tenses" beside stative verbs.
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Intensive verbs focus on the action itself, while extensive verbs focus on the result or duration of the action. Stative verbs describe a state or condition that is typically not dynamic, while dynamic verbs describe actions or processes that are evolving or in progress.
The relationship between Caliban and Prospero in "The Tempest" is often seen as the best representation of linguistic imperialism. Prospero imposes his language and culture on Caliban, suppressing his own identity and forcing him to conform to European norms. This dynamic reflects historical power dynamics where colonizers would enforce their language and beliefs on indigenous populations.
This phrase is in French and translates to "I have your love and I want your revenge." It suggests a complex and possibly tumultuous relationship dynamic between the speaker and the person they are addressing.
The homophone for dynamic is dynamo.
"Dynamic character" is a noun phrase.
Mr. Crocker-Harris refers to Taplow by his last name to assert his authority and maintain a formal teacher-student relationship. This formality also highlights the power dynamic between them, as Mr. Crocker-Harris tries to distance himself emotionally from Taplow.