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What is list of reflexive and intensive verb?

It's important to understand that there isn't a single "list" of reflexive and intensive verbs because these aren't distinct categories of verbs. Instead, "reflexive" and "intensive" describe *usages* of verbs. Here's a breakdown:

Reflexive Verbs:

* Definition: These verbs have an object that is the same as the subject. In other words, the action of the verb is performed by the subject on the subject itself.

* Example: "She washed herself." (The action of washing is performed by "she" on "herself")

* Key Feature: Reflexive verbs require a reflexive pronoun (myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves) as the object.

Intensive Verbs:

* Definition: These verbs emphasize the subject of the sentence. They are not technically a separate category of verbs, but rather a specific use of certain verbs.

* Example: "I did it myself." (Emphasis on the subject "I" doing the action)

* Key Feature: Intensive verbs often use an emphatic pronoun (myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves) to add emphasis.

Note: The same verb can be used reflexively and intensively.

Examples:

* Reflexive: "He dressed himself quickly."

* Intensive: "He dressed himself for the occasion." (emphasis on him dressing himself, perhaps to make a statement)

Let's look at some common verbs that can be used reflexively or intensively:

* Wash: She washed herself. (reflexive) She washed herself clean. (intensive)

* Dress: He dressed himself. (reflexive) He dressed himself up for the party. (intensive)

* Hurt: She hurt herself. (reflexive) She hurt herself badly. (intensive)

Important: Be careful not to confuse reflexive verbs with other verbs that simply involve a direct object that happens to be a reflexive pronoun. For example, "He blames himself." is not a reflexive verb, but rather a transitive verb with a direct object ("himself") that happens to be a reflexive pronoun.

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