What is another word for stative verb?
Pronunciation: [stˈatɪv vˈɜːb] (IPA) 
A stative verb is a type of verb that describes a state of being rather than an action. Synonyms for the term 'stative verb' include copular verb, linking verb, and static verb. Copular verbs imply the relationship between subject and predicate, for example, 'seem' and 'be'. Linking verbs connect the subject to a word or phrase that renames or describes it, such as 'appear' and 'turn'. Static verbs describe a condition that remains constant, such as 'own' or 'possess'. Other synonyms for a stative verb may include non-action verb, state verb, and descriptive verb. Knowing different synonyms for a stative verb will help in understanding grammar and structure of sentences.
