Past tense of consummate
regular verb
The past tense of consummate is consummated. The past participle is also consummated.
Forms of consummate
| Base form (V1) | consummate /ˈkɒnsəmət/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | consummated |
| Past participle (V3) | consummated |
| Present participle | consummating |
| Third person singular | consummates |
Consummated in a sentence
- the marriage was never consummated
- In Christian marriage, which implies the restoration, by Christ Himself, of marriage to its original indissolubility, there can never be an absolute divorce, at least after the marriage has been consummated;1913, Augustinus Lehmkuhl, Walter George Smith, “Divorce”, in Catholic Encyclopedia
- The contract validly made and consummated is dissolved by death alone.1913, Joseph Selinger, Catholic Encyclopedia, Moral and Canonical Aspect of Marriage. From the entry licit
- Though Joanna and Andreas had consummated their marriage, it would have been ridiculous for a queen to remain unmarried and unheired.2018, Tristan Palmgren, Quietus. From the entry unheired
- There were reports of breakups threatened and consummated over it.2017, Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow, Personal Stereo, →ISBN, page 45. From the entry December
Meaning of consummate
- adjective Complete in every detail, perfect, absolute.
- adjective Supremely skilled and experienced; highly accomplished; fully qualified.
- adjective Consummated, completed, perfected, fully accomplished.
Questions about the past tense of consummate
- What is the past tense of consummate?
- The past tense of consummate is consummated.
- What is the past participle of consummate?
- The past participle of consummate is consummated.
- Is consummate a regular or irregular verb?
- Consummate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
Source and license
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