Past tense of absolve
regular verb
The past tense of absolve is absolved. The past participle is also absolved.
Forms of absolve
| Base form (V1) | absolve /əbˈzɒlv/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | absolved |
| Past participle (V3) | absolved |
| Present participle | absolving |
| Third person singular | absolves |
Absolved in a sentence
- He may be forgiven his past and will be absolved in death.1993, Rick Priestley, Andy Chambers, Warhammer 40,000 Rulebook, Second edition, Games Workshop, page 22
- Kennedy Jr.—who had Paycheck Protection Program loans absolved this year had fulfilled all the requirements of the program.2021 October 26, William Bredderman, “Anti-vaxxers Got $1 Million-Plus in Forgiven PPP Loans. Now Lawmakers Want Answers.”, in The Daily…. From the entry superspreader
Meaning of absolve
- verb To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.).
- verb To resolve; to explain; to solve.
- verb To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.
Questions about the past tense of absolve
- What is the past tense of absolve?
- The past tense of absolve is absolved.
- What is the past participle of absolve?
- The past participle of absolve is absolved.
- Is absolve a regular or irregular verb?
- Absolve is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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