Predicate: jollify

jollify: Frames file for 'jollify' based on internet usage examples, membership in VN.Verbnet entry 31.1, other framed members include convince, encourage, interest, scare, shock, spook, threaten, worry. Comparison with cheer, comfort.

Roleset id: jollify.01 , cause to be jolly, vncls: 31.1, framnet:

jollify.01: Frame by Claire

Roles:

        Arg0: comforter, cause of jolliness (vnrole: 31.1-Cause)
        Arg1: patient, comforted (vnrole: 31.1-Experiencer)
        Arg2: instrument or manner, if separate from arg 0

Example: Basic transitive

        Riverdance always jollifies John and Mary.

        Arg0: Riverdance
        ArgM-TMP: always
        Rel: jollifies
        Arg1: John and Mary

Example: All arguments

        Mary jollified John with her rendition of Riverdance.

        Arg0: Mary
        Rel: jollified
        Arg1: John
        Arg2: with her rendition of Riverdance