THEORETICAL FOUNDATION OF THE STUDY OF SPEAKING VERBS
Keywords:
Speaking verbs, lexical semantics, speech acts, verbal communication, discourse analysis, pragmatics, English language, Uzbek language.Abstract
The present article explores the theoretical foundations of the study of speaking verbs within the framework of lexical semantics, pragmatics, and discourse analysis. Speaking verbs constitute an important lexical group that expresses various forms of verbal communication, including informing, questioning, commanding, and expressing emotional attitudes. The study examines the semantic characteristics, classification, and pragmatic functions of speaking verbs in English and Uzbek. Particular attention is devoted to the role of these verbs in representing communicative acts and conveying the speaker’s intention, evaluation, and interpersonal relationships. The research demonstrates that speaking verbs form a complex lexical system that reflects the diversity of speech acts in human communication. A comparative analysis of English and Uzbek examples reveals both universal and language-specific features in the structure and usage of speaking verbs. The results show that these verbs play a significant role in organizing discourse, expressing attitudes, and enriching stylistic variation in language.
References
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
- The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
Notices:
You do not have to comply with the license for elements of the material in the public domain or where your use is permitted by an applicable exception or limitation.
No warranties are given. The license may not give you all of the permissions necessary for your intended use. For example, other rights such as publicity, privacy, or moral rights may limit how you use the material.
