Communication "V to n that" construction
Form
NP
Communicator
Verb
to
NP
Addressee
that
Clause
Message
Examples
Meaning
A Communicator conveys a Message to an Addressee.
Roles
Communicator
The person that uses language or other means, to convey a Message.
Addressee
The person to whom the Message is addressed.
Message
A fact or idea that the Communicator wants the Addressee to believe or take for granted.
Frames
Inherits from
Sub-constructions
Lexical items ( Verb slot)
Statement
announce
None
comment
None
declare
None
explain
None
intimate
None
mention
None
point out
None
remark
None
repeat
None
say
None
submit
None
suggest
None
write
None
Rite
pray
None
Reveal_secret
(not) let on
None
admit
None
confess
None
confide
None
disclose
None
reveal
None
Reporting
report
None
Reasoning
demonstrate
None
show
None
Gesture
signal
None
Convey_importance
stress
None
Complaining
complain
None
grumble
None
Communication_manner
whisper
None
Communication
hint
None
Commitment
swear
None
Bragging
boast
None
brag
None
Attempt_suasion
recommend
None
Affirm_or_deny
swear
None