Dative Case Definition
dative case
English
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Dative case
Noun
dative case (plural dative cases)
- (grammar): case used to express direction towards an indirect object, the receiver, and is generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective case.
- They gave gifts to the sailors.
- They give water to the plants.
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