Performative Verb Definition
A performative verb is a verb where saying it or writing it performs the action itself. If you say 'I resign', then saying it performs the act of resignation. In ceremonies like baptism, naming ships, etc, performative verbs are used.
See Also:
Auxiliary Verb; Ditransitive Verb; Dynamic Verb; Finite Verb; Inchoative Verb; Intransitive Verb; Irregular Verb; Modal Verb; Regular Verb; Stative Verb; Transitive Verb; Verb Group; Verb Phrase; Main Verb; Parts of Speech