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object complement

American

noun

Grammar.

a word or a group of words used in the predicate following a factitive verb and referring to its direct object, as treasurer in We appointed him treasurer, white in They painted the house white, or an interesting speaker in They thought him an interesting speaker.

Etymology

Origin of object complement

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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Put what after do know in 3 and find the object complement.

From Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition by Kellogg, Brainerd

What is the object complement of can afford in 7?

From Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition by Kellogg, Brainerd

Find the object complement of wishes in 11.

From Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition by Kellogg, Brainerd

Often the clause used as object complement may be placed first.

From Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition by Kellogg, Brainerd

Put what after inquiring and find the object complement.

From Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition by Kellogg, Brainerd

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