Past tense of declassify
regular verb
The past tense of declassify is declassified. The past participle is also declassified.
Forms of declassify
| Base form (V1) | declassify /diːˈklæsɪfaɪ/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | declassified |
| Past participle (V3) | declassified |
| Present participle | declassifying |
| Third person singular | declassifies |
Declassified in a sentence
- There are also two First Class compartments, but these have been declassified for suburban services and will be available to all customers.2024 July 10, “Network News: First of refurbished Class 458s rejoin South Western Railway fleet”, in RAIL, number 1013, page 13
Meaning of declassify
- verb To remove the classification from; to lift the restrictions on.
Questions about the past tense of declassify
- What is the past tense of declassify?
- The past tense of declassify is declassified.
- What is the past participle of declassify?
- The past participle of declassify is declassified.
- Is declassify a regular or irregular verb?
- Declassify is a regular verb: its past tense changes -y to -ied.
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