Past tense of consent
regular verb
The past tense of consent is consented. The past participle is also consented.
Forms of consent
| Base form (V1) | consent /kənˈsɛnt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | consented /kənˈsɛntɪd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | consented /kənˈsɛntɪd/ |
| Present participle | consenting |
| Third person singular | consents |
Consented in a sentence
- When the patient was consented to enter the study and registered, a telephone call was made to research assistant2002, T Usmani with KD O'Brien, HV Worthington, S Derwent, et al., “A randomized clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of canine...
- He consented to the loot of the city by the men under his command.From the entry loot
- This is important because if the victim consented to the act, then no criminal offense was committed.2012, Arthur S. Chancellor, Investigating Sexual Assault Cases, page 73. From the entry nonconsent
- Davies consented, although he did not yet know what the work might be.1934, Thomas Moult, W. H. Davies, page 61. From the entry gridler
- They, however, consented to go only as far as the village of Lukwisha, a Waregga chief.1921, Alfred Sharpe, The Backbone of Africa, page 91. From the entry Waregga
Meaning of consent
- verb To express willingness, to give permission.
- verb To cause to sign a consent form.
- verb To grant; to allow; to assent to.
Questions about the past tense of consent
- What is the past tense of consent?
- The past tense of consent is consented.
- What is the past participle of consent?
- The past participle of consent is consented.
- Is consent a regular or irregular verb?
- Consent is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
Source and license
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