Imperatives

Verb forms used to give commands, make requests, or offer instructions

Imperatives are often used in instruction manuals.

commandrequestinstruction

To communicate or express something

They are a fundamental part of English grammar and are employed to convey a sense of authority.

communicateexpressimpart

detailed directions on how to do something

The recipe instructions were easy to follow.

guidancedirectionprescription

A written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something

accept the invitation

inviterequestoffer

a group of words that expresses a statement, question, command, or exclamation

The subject "you" is often understood, but it is not explicitly stated in imperative sentences.

phraseclause

The state or quality of being urgent; pressing importance requiring swift action

The message conveyed a sense of urgency.

importancenecessitypriority

In a manner that is suitable or fitting for a specific context or purpose

Use the tool appropriately.

suitablyfittinglycorrectly

clearly and openly stated; leaving no room for doubt or confusion

The contract explicitly stated the payment terms.

expresslyspecifically

To receive or take (something offered) willingly

Accept the gift.

ReceiveTake

successful in producing a desired or intended result

an effective way to reduce stress

efficientproductive

the basic form of a verb, without any inflections or suffixes

the bare infinitive

verbbase form