Past tense of abrogate
regular verb
The past tense of abrogate is abrogated. The past participle is also abrogated.
Forms of abrogate
| Base form (V1) | abrogate /ˈæb.ɹəʊ.ɡeɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | abrogated |
| Past participle (V3) | abrogated |
| Present participle | abrogating |
| Third person singular | abrogates |
Abrogated in a sentence
- The rule of law whereby it is a crime for a person to commit suicide is hereby abrogated.1961, Parliament of the United Kingdom, “Section 1”, in Suicide Act 1961ᵂⁱᵏⁱˢᵒᵘʳᶜᵉ, page 766
- AgNO 3 used as a positive control for M.tb killing (see Material and Methods ) completely abrogated M.tb growth.2015 November 19, “Modulation of Human Macrophage Responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Silver Nanoparticles of Different Size and…. From the entry mycobacteriocidal
Meaning of abrogate
- verb To annul (as a law, decree, ordinance, etc.) by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or their successor; to repeal.
- verb To put an end to; to do away with.
- verb To block a process or function.
Questions about the past tense of abrogate
- What is the past tense of abrogate?
- The past tense of abrogate is abrogated.
- What is the past participle of abrogate?
- The past participle of abrogate is abrogated.
- Is abrogate a regular or irregular verb?
- Abrogate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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