Is the verb in following sentence transitive or intransitive Eric and Esteban had carried her for several miles?

The verb in the sentence "Eric and Esteban had carried her for several miles" is transitive.

Here's why:

* Transitive verbs require a direct object, which is the receiver of the action. In this case, the direct object is "her".

* Intransitive verbs do not take a direct object.

The verb "carried" is acting upon "her", making it a transitive verb.