Predicate: configure

configure: Frames file for 'configure' based on sentences in Webtext 2.5-2. No VerbNet entry. Comparison with 'arrange,' and 'construct.'

Roleset id: configure.01 , build, arrange in a particular fashion, vncls: , framnet:

configure.01: Created by Claire

Roles:

        It is probably unlikely all arguments will appear, but they are present so as to be consistent with similar PB verbs.
        Arg0: agent, builder
        Arg1: construction, item/material being configured
        Arg2: start state, material from which arg1 is configured
        Arg3: benefactive, configured for whom?
        Arg4: end state, product of configuration when separate mention from arg 1

Example: Passive, with purpose

        [The highway design]-1 is configured *-1 *PRO* to give drivers options about whether *PRO* to pay the higher rates or get off the road.

        Rel: configured
        Arg1: *-1
        Argm-prp: *PRO* to give drivers options about whether *PRO* to pay the higher rates or get off the road