Stretched Verb Constructions in English
Allerton, D J![Stretched Verb Constructions in English](https://support.digitalhusky.com/media/annotations/sorted/318/31801528/CHSBZCOP0331801528.jpg)
This book investigates the use of constructions such as 'make an accusation against' or 'give one's approval of' which can be seen as 'stretched' versions of simple verbs such as 'accuse' or 'approve of'.