What is a perlocutionary verb?

Definition
	A perlocutionary verb is a verb that names a perlocutionary act.

Example (English)

She tried to persuade me to accompany her.

Source:

Leech 1983 204

Source
	Leech 1983 204–205

Concept module: perlocutionary verb
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