I've

¹

[ahyv]

1. contraction of I have.

-ive

²

1. a suffix of adjectives (and nouns of adjectival origin) expressing tendency, disposition, function, connection, etc..

   active; corrective; destructive; detective; passive; sportive.

-ive

¹

suffix

1. (forming adjectives) indicating a tendency, inclination, character, or quality

   divisive

   prohibitive

   festive

   massive

2. ( forming nouns of adjectival origin )

   detective

   expletive

I've

²

/ aɪv /

contraction

1. I have

Usage

See contraction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of -ive¹

< Latin -īvus; in some words, representing French -ive, feminine of -if

Word History and Origins

Origin of -ive¹

from Latin -īvus

Example Sentences

“I’ve seen no reason for the armchair quarterbacks to be criticizing his performance,” said the Texas Republican.

From Los Angeles Times

"I've been to state banquets, they're lovely, but you never get to speak to the visiting head of state," he said, adding it was better to prompt a debate by not attending.

From BBC

Kruger has said that he would "continue to be the MP that I was elected to be at the last election" and would "vote exactly the same way that I've voted since the Labour government came in".

From BBC

This and more of Dávila’s dishes reminded me of the many confident, innovative female Mexican chefs I’ve admired over the years.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’ve still got two books that I’m contracted to write at some point — that’ll probably take me to being 70,” laughs Stanley.

From Los Angeles Times