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Peer reviewedAllen, Cynthia L. – Journal of Linguistics, 1986
Traces the historical changes of the verb "like" and shows how the verb's role in Modern English has a greater influence in syntax as opposed to semantics. This change in the verb's function has led to the formation of a new lexical subcategorization frame, or redefinition of the verb. (TR)
Descriptors: Case (Grammar), Diachronic Linguistics, English, Form Classes (Languages)
