Grammar The causative

what do we use get and have for?
 "Get" is used to indicate that someone persuades or convinces another person to do something. 
 - Structure: get + object + infinitive verb 
For example: I'll get my brother to fix the computer. 

 And have? 
 "Have" is used to indicate that someone orders or requests another person to do something. 
 - Structure: have + object + base form 
For example: I'll have my mom call the doctor. 

 Now if we talk about an obligation 
The causative verb "make" is another verb used to indicate that someone causes or forces another person to do something. 
 "Make" is used to indicate that someone compels or obliges another person to do something.
 - Structure: make + object + base form of the verb 
 For example: I made my sister clean her room. 

 finally let's talk about let The causative verb "let" is used to indicate permission or allowing someone to do something. "Let" is used to indicate allowing or permitting someone to do something. 
 - Structure: let + object + base form of the verb 
 For example: I let my friend borrow my car.

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