Past tense of begrudge
regular verb
The past tense of begrudge is begrudged. The past participle is also begrudged.
Forms of begrudge
| Base form (V1) | begrudge /bɪˈɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | begrudged |
| Past participle (V3) | begrudged |
| Present participle | begrudging |
| Third person singular | begrudges |
Begrudged in a sentence
- Just how begrudged this munificent sum was became clear the year Roger's visit coincided with Sam's birthday.2010, Lucy Mangan, The Reluctant Bride. From the entry begrudged
- He used to give him and his brother a begrudged 10p each at the end of his annual stay with them.2010, Lucy Mangan, The Reluctant Bride. From the entry begrudged
- Grabbing a begrudged compromise here; clutching an opt-out clause there.2008, Stephen Wall, A Stranger in Europe: Britain and the EU from Thatcher to Blair, page 130. From the entry begrudged
Meaning of begrudge
- verb To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.
- verb To be reluctant.
- verb To give reluctantly.
Questions about the past tense of begrudge
- What is the past tense of begrudge?
- The past tense of begrudge is begrudged.
- What is the past participle of begrudge?
- The past participle of begrudge is begrudged.
- Is begrudge a regular or irregular verb?
- Begrudge is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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