Past tense of embezzle
regular verb
The past tense of embezzle is embezzled. The past participle is also embezzled.
Forms of embezzle
| Base form (V1) | embezzle /ɪmˈbɛz.əl/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | embezzled |
| Past participle (V3) | embezzled |
| Present participle | embezzling |
| Third person singular | embezzles |
Meaning of embezzle
- verb To steal or misappropriate money that one has been trusted with, especially to steal money from the organisation for which one works.
Questions about the past tense of embezzle
- What is the past tense of embezzle?
- The past tense of embezzle is embezzled.
- What is the past participle of embezzle?
- The past participle of embezzle is embezzled.
- Is embezzle a regular or irregular verb?
- Embezzle is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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