Past tense of designate
regular verb
The past tense of designate is designated. The past participle is also designated.
Forms of designate
| Base form (V1) | designate /ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.nət/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | designated /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | designated /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd/ |
| Present participle | designating |
| Third person singular | designates /ˈdɛzɪɡ.nəts/ |
Designated in a sentence
- Tom Davis, who was Joe Matson's particular chum, was designated "Sister" because, in an incautious moment, when first coming to Excelsior Hall, he had shown a picture of his very pretty sister, Mabel.1912, chapter 1, in Baseball Joe on the School Nine, Stratemeyer Syndicate
- This is a designated place for mothers to breastfeed their babies.From the entry breastfeed
- The ambassador-at-large was designated to the Middle East as a region, rather than to a specific country.From the entry at large
- International travelers must quarantine themselves at their own expense in a designated hotel for 14 days upon arrival.From the entry quarantine
- Smoking (is) allowed only in designated areas.From the entry allow
Meaning of designate
- adjective Designated; appointed; chosen.
- adjective Used after a role title to indicate that the person has been selected but has yet to take up the role.
- verb To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description.
Questions about the past tense of designate
- What is the past tense of designate?
- The past tense of designate is designated.
- What is the past participle of designate?
- The past participle of designate is designated.
- Is designate a regular or irregular verb?
- Designate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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