Understanding the regency presented by a certain verb implies the study of the relationship established between the terms that complement it (represented by the direct object and the indirect object) or characterize it (adjunct adverbial).
Therefore, when referring to the verb to like, we soon find that it is governed by the preposition, because whoever likes, likes someone or something. Therefore, it is an indirect transitive verb. The same analysis can be done with the verb to love, since whoever loves, loves something or someone. However, we found that it does not portray the same aspect, that is, it does not require the use of the preposition – which is why we call it direct transitive.
Based on this assumption, our objective is to point out the points that delineate one of the verbs that is the target of many questions, when it comes to conducting – the verb to imply.
This, when portrayed in the sense of having as a consequence, result, entail, is classified as a direct transitive. By way of analysis, let us see the following examples:
Spending on superfluous elements will entail unnecessary expenses.
Do not stop now... There's more after the advertising ;)
Greater consumption implies more expenses on the part of the company.
However, it is worth mentioning that by analogy of three verbs of similar meaning, but indirect rulership, represented by "result in, result in, import in", the verb to imply is now used with the preposition "in", without in any way affecting the formal pattern of the language and, therefore, being accepted by the grammar normative. Here, then, certain constructions, similar to those presented here, are considered adequate. This fact made that verb occupy the position of indirect transitive. Note:
Spending on superfluous elements will result in unnecessary expenses.
Greater consumption implies more expenses on the part of the company.
The use of inappropriate terms implies a lack of textual quality.
In the sense of pissing off, having a fuss with someone, it is also an indirect transitive, requiring the use of the preposition. Like for example:
The students teased the teacher.
By Vânia Duarte
Graduated in Letters
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DUARTE, Vânia Maria do Nascimento. "The verb to imply and its possible implications for conducting"; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/gramatica/o-verbo-implicar-suas-possiveis-implicacoes-quanto.htm. Accessed on June 28, 2021.