Transitive/ˈtrænzətɪv/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Context Clues Look for objects receiving the action to identify transitive verbs in sentences. He kicked the ball. Pro Tip 2/3Object Omission A sentence may imply an object, making a transitive verb seem intransitive. Context matters. She reads (books). Pro Tip 3/3Passive Voice Transitive verbs can be used in passive voice where the object comes before the verb. Cats are loved by her.