Copulative and Linking verb

Copulative

Copulative noun - An equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence.
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Synonyms for Copulative

Linking verb is a synonym for copulative. In some cases you can use "Linking verb" instead a noun "Copulative".

Linking verb

Linking verb noun - An equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence.
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Synonyms for Linking verb

Copulative is a synonym for linking verb. You can use "Copulative" instead a noun phrase "Linking verb".

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