Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Reflexive Verb.
Reflexive Verb - as a noun
A verb whose agent performs an action that is directed at the agent
Example: "The sentence `he washed' has a reflexive verb"
Example Sentences
"In Spanish, the reflexive verb 'vestirse' means 'to dress oneself.'"
"The use of reflexive verbs can be confusing for English speakers learning Spanish."
"Some common reflexive verbs in French include 'se lever' (to get up) and 'se laver' (to wash oneself)."
"One example of a reflexive verb in German is 'sich waschen' (to wash oneself)."
"She always forgets to use the reflexive pronoun with reflexive verbs."