Past tense of devalue
regular verb
The past tense of devalue is devalued. The past participle is also devalued.
Forms of devalue
| Base form (V1) | devalue /diːˈvæljuː/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | devalued |
| Past participle (V3) | devalued |
| Present participle | devaluing |
| Third person singular | devalues |
Devalued in a sentence
- Too often, children become an "it" in their homes and their humanness is devalued.1995, Neil Weiner, Sharon E. Robinson Kurpius, Shattered innocence, page 8. From the entry it
- Recruits have also fretted that the shares included in their offer letters could quickly become devalued if Mr.2022 April 25, Kate Conger, “Twitter Employees Search for Answers as Musk Deal Takes Shape”, in The New York Times, →ISSN. From the entry fret
- Wood in its raw state became devalued, whereas seasoned wood processed into planks or blanks, could command high prices.2012, Edward Mills, Rebecca Oaks, “An Introduction to Greenwood”, in Greenwood Crafts: A Comprehensive Guide, Ramsbury, Wiltshire: Crowood…. From the entry greenwood
- Hence, the act of initiation as such becomes subtly devalued.1995, Simone Vauthier, “Little Red Riding Hood Rides Again: A Reading of David Arnason’s “Girl and Wolf””, in Theo D’haen, Hans Bertens…. From the entry initiatee
- The rial devalued, inflation soared, investment declined and Iranians felt worse off—the same ailments that have helped ignite the past two weeks of protests.2026 January 13, Andrew England, “Iran's stuttering economy sows seeds of unrest”, in Financial Times, page 3. From the entry rial
Meaning of devalue
- verb To lower or remove the value of something.
- verb To lose value; to depreciate.
Questions about the past tense of devalue
- What is the past tense of devalue?
- The past tense of devalue is devalued.
- What is the past participle of devalue?
- The past participle of devalue is devalued.
- Is devalue a regular or irregular verb?
- Devalue is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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