Stative verbs can be grouped into these categories:
Verbs of emotion:
care [worry / verb]to think that something is important and to feel interested in it or upset about it:
...She's never cared very much about her appearance.
...[+ question word] I really don't care whether we go out or not.
...I don't care how much it costs, just buy it.
.."Was Lorna happy about the arrangements?" "I don't know and I don't care.
..."Your parents are only doing this because they care about (= love) you.
feel
...I never feel safe when I'm being driven by Richard
hate
to dislike someone or something very much:
...Kelly hates her teacher.
...She hated the cold dark days of winter.
...I hate it when you do that.
...[+ ing form of verb] I have always hated speaking in public.I hate him telling me what do to all the time.
...[+ to infinitive] I hate (= do not want) to interrupt, but it's time we left.
...I'd hate (= would not like) you to think I didn't appreciate what you'd done.
like
...[+ ing form of verb] I don't like upsetting people.
...[+ past participle] He likes his steak well-done.
...[+ object + to infinitive] I'd like you to send this for me first class, please.
...[+ past participle] I would like the whole lot finished by the weekend.
loathe
to hate someone or something
...From an early age the brothers have loathed each other.
..."Do you like fish?" "No, I loathe it.
..."[+ ing form of verb] I loathe doing housework.
love
...[+ ing form of verb] I love skiing.
...I'd love a cup of coffee if you're making one.
...[+ to infinitive] She would dearly love to start her own business.
...I'd love you to come to dinner some night.
...US I'd love for you to come to dinner tonight.
need
...[+ object + to infinitive] I need you to help me choose an outfit.
...I badly need (= strongly want) a rest from all this.
...INFORMAL I don't need all this hassle.
...What you need, my son, is a nice hot bowl of soup.
...[+ ing form of verb] This room needs brightening up a bit.
...[+ past participle or + ing form of verb] She needs her hair washed/UK washing.
prefer
...[+ ing form of verb] He prefers watching rugby to playing it.
...[+ to infinitive] I'd prefer not to discuss this issue.
...FORMAL I'd prefer you not to smoke (= I would like it better if you did not smoke), please.
want
...[+ object + past participle] This letter - do you want it sent first class?
...[+ object + adjective] Do you want this pie hot?...[+ object + ing form of verb] I don't want a load of traffic going past my house all night, waking me up.
...Am I wanted at the meeting tomorrow?
...He is wanted by the police (= The police are searching for him).
Verbs of ownership:
own
to have something that legally belongs to you:
...We own our house.
..I've never owned a suit in my life.
...to admit: [+ (that)] I own (that) I was not very happy with the group's decision.
have
(ALSO 've/'s, MAINLY UK have got) to own or possess
They have a beautiful home.
He has plenty of money but no style.
I've got two brothers.
Have you got time to finish the report today?
I've got a suggestion/an idea.
...He asked me how many men I'd had. SLANG to have sex with someone
possess
to have or own something, or to have a particular quality
...I don't possess a single DVD (= I don't have even one DVD).
...In the past the root of this plant was thought to possess magical powers which could cure baldness.
Verbs of the mind:
believe
...[+ object + to infinitive] I believe her to be the finest violinist in the world.
...[+ object + adjective] All the crew are missing, believed dead.
..."Is she coming alone?" "We believe not/so (= We think she is not/is)."
...[+ that] He believes that all children are born with equal intelligence.
mean
What do you mean by that remark? [exprees]
[+ that] These figures mean that almost 7% of the working population is unemployed
[[+ ing form of verb] If we want to catch the 7.30 train, that will mean leaving the house at 6.00.[HAVE RESULT)
It wasn't a valuable picture but it meant a lot to me.
Possessions mean nothing to him.
I'm sorry if I offended you - I didn't mean any harm. [to intend]
The books with large print are meant for our partially sighted readers.
[+ to infinitive] I've been meaning to phone you all week.
Do you think she meant to say 9 a.m. instead of 9 p.m.?
[+ object + to infinitive] This exercise isn't meant to be difficult.
They didn't mean for her to read the letter.
suppose (THINK LIKELY]
...[+ to infinitive] We all supposed him to be German, but in fact he was Swiss.
...Her new book is supposed to be (= generally people think it is) very good.
...It is widely supposed (that) the minister will be forced to resign.
forget
I completely forgot about Gemma's party
[+ ing form of verb]=She would never forget seeing the Himalayas for the first time
I've forgotten what you do next/how to do it.
[+ (that)] We had forgotten (that) she doesn't come on Thursdays
realise
understand
know
remember
doubt
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