Dative (semantic role)

The term dative was used, following Fillmore (1968:24-25), for the semantic role of an animate being that is conscious of being affected by the state or event expressed by the verb.

Polysemy

 * dative case (this has always been the primary and most common meaning)
 * dative transformation

Synonyms

 * recipient, addressee

Origin
This term was coined by Fillmore (1968), extending the meaning of dative case, which in many languages expresses Fillmore's dative role.