A transitiveverb is one that is used with an object: a noun, phrase, or pronounthat refers to the person or thing that is affected by the action of the verb. In the following sentences, admire and maintain are transitive verbs:
1. I admireyour courage.
2. We need to maintain product quality.
Anintransitiveverb does not have an object. In the following sentences, cry and work are intransitive verbs:
1. The baby was crying.
2. I workfor a large firm in Paris.
Many verbs can be transitive or intransitive. For example:
1. The choir sangcarols. [transitive]
Pete always singsin the bath. [intransitive]
2. She leftLondon on June 6. [transitive]
I want to leaveearly. [intransitive]