Verbs Taking the Dative (p3/?)
‘Special’ Verbs with Dative and Accusative
Verbs known for taking the dative do not always and only take the dative; they may also take a dative with and accusative
- The king threatened him with a sword: eī ēnsem rēx minātus est. (object used to threaten)
- He ordered hostages from the Cretans: Crētēnsibus obsidēs imperāvit. (content of order)
- I pardon her of everything: omnia eī īgnōscō. (content of pardon)
Verbs Taking Either The Dative or The Accusative (Without Distinction)
Certain verbs take a dative or an accusative without a difference in meaning.
- He flattered Antony: adūlātus est Antōniō.
- He flattered Nero: adūlātus est Nerōnem.
- We despair of peace: pācem dēsperāmus!
- The never despaired of your safety: numquam salūtī vestrō dēspērāvērunt.
- He emulated the greatest men: summīs virīs aemulābātur.
- Let us emulate our ancestors: maiōrēs aemulēmur.
- I wait your judgment: tuum iudicium praestōlor.
- Are they expecting rain: imbrī praestōlantur?
- The prophet heals the woman: fēminae vātes medētur.
- She corrected these evils: hōs malōs medēbātur.
Verb Summary
- adūlor, adūlārī, adūlātus sum: to flatter
- dēspērō, dēspērāre, dēspērāvī, dēspērātum: to despair of
- aemulor, aemulārī, aemulātus sum: to rival with, copy, be envious of
- praestōlor, praestōlārī, praestōlātus sum: to await, expect
- medeor, medērī (no perfect forms): to heal, cure, amend, correct
The Essential AG: 367b, 369
Famous Phrase: nīl dēspērandum Teucrō duce et auspice Teucrō
(nothing need be feared, with Teucer leading, Tuecer presiding)
Horace, Odes, 1.7.27
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