benefactive

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Of or pertaining to the linguistic form or case or the semantic role of the beneficiary of an action
(Dilbilim) (adjective) denoting a semantic case or construction that expresses the person or thing that benefits from the action of the verb, for example for you in I bought this for you
(Dilbilim) (noun) the benefactive case, or a word or expression in it
benefactive case
A case used to indicate beneficiary, or the receiver of the benefit. It corresponds roughly to the English prepositions for, for the benefit of, and intended for. Basque and Quechua are languages with a benefactive case
benefactive cases
plural form of benefactive case
benefactive case
(Dilbilim) The benefactive case (abbreviated BEN) is a case used where English would use "for", "for the benefit of", or "intended for", e.g. "She opened the door for Tom" or "This book is for Bob"
benefactive role
the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause