They merely express an attitude--a stance, a pattern of behavior or of thought--and their meaning in almost any context is intuitively clear.
The attitude they express makes their meaning clear.
It is difficult to determine their meaning in most contexts.
I did not consent.
I got to the edge of the cliff.
The man is outside.
Cetello Sforzesco Musei Civici is a shopping plaza.
A blonde dog is outside.
A person is snowboarding.