When a verb directs its action toward an object the is?

When a verb directs its action toward an object, it is called transitive.

Here's a breakdown:

* Transitive verb: A verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The object receives the action of the verb.

* Example: "She threw the ball." (The verb "threw" requires the object "ball" to make sense.)

* Intransitive verb: A verb that does not require a direct object. The action of the verb is complete without an object.

* Example: "He sleeps." (The verb "sleeps" doesn't need an object to make sense.)

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