linking verb noun
plural ∼ verbs [count] grammar : a verb (such as appear, be, become, feel, grow, or seem) that connects a subject with an adjective or noun that describes or identifies the subject
▪ “Look” in “you look happy” and “are” in “my favorite fruits are apples and oranges” are linking verbs. — compare action verb
▪ “Look” in “you look happy” and “are” in “my favorite fruits are apples and oranges” are linking verbs. — compare action verb
