Causative verbs II Use of Causative verbs II Common verbs
In English grammar, a causative verb is a verb used to indicate that some person or thing makes (or helps to make) something happen. Examples of causative verbs include make, cause, allow, help, have, enable, keep, hold, let, force, and require. Also known as a causal verb or a causative.
A causative verb, which can be in any tense, is generally followed by an object and another verb form—often an infinitive or a participle.