DATIVE VERBS

The following verbs take their direct object in the dative case rather than the accusative

credo- believe            minor- threaten        placeo- please

persuadeo- persuade    faveo- favour        parco- spare

pareo- obey                noceo- harm            ignosco- pardon

impero- order             studeo- study         

servio- be a slave to            praesum- put in charge of

Compounds with these prefixes also take dative direct objects

ad        ante        circum        com        in        inter

ob        post        prae            pro        sub      super