Stative Verb Definition

Stative verbs are verbs that express a state rather than an action. They usually relate to thoughts, emotions, relationships, senses, states of being and measurements.

Stative Verb Examples

Mental State

• Suppose
• Recognise
• Forget
• Remember
• Imagine
• Mean
• Agree
• Disagree
• Deny
• Promise
• Satisfy
• Realise
• Appear
• Astonish

Possession

• Have
• Own
• Possess
• Lack
• Consist
• Involve

Emotions

• Like
• Dislike
• Hate
• Adore
• Prefer
• Care for
• Mind
• Want
• Need
• Desire

Measure, cost, others

• Measure
• Weigh
• Owe
• Seem
• Fit
• Depend
• Matter