Causative Verbs
Get-shows persuasion, it means "to convince to do something" or "to trick
someone into doing something." It takes the infinitive (to + base form).
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My cat Isis gets me to feed her by knocking over her water bowl.
I usually get my mom to clean my room for me.
Make suggests pressure and the subject being the boss, it means "to force
someone to do something."
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I wanted a kitten, but my boyfriend made me buy a puppy instead.
My boss made me work overtime everyday this week.
Have sounds less forceful than make, means "to give someone the responsibility to
do something."
I try to have my dog shake hands with me before giving her a snack.
I had the mechanic fix the brakes on my car
Let-suggests permission, it means to "allow someone to do something."
I never let my kids drink alcohol
My boss let me take a week off from work.