(Dilbilim) A verb which connects the qualities of an object or person to that object or person: In the sentence 'My bags weigh 45kg', 'weigh' is a linking verb
link·ing verb linking verbs in BRIT, also use link verb A linking verb is a verb which links the subject of a clause and a complement. `Be', `seem', and `become' are linking verbs. = copula. a verb that connects the subject of a sentence with its complement, for example 'seem' in the sentence 'the house seems big' = copula