Past tense of impersonate
regular verb
The past tense of impersonate is impersonated. The past participle is also impersonated.
Forms of impersonate
| Base form (V1) | impersonate /ɪmˈpɜːsəneɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | impersonated |
| Past participle (V3) | impersonated |
| Present participle | impersonating |
| Third person singular | impersonates |
Impersonated in a sentence
- The shepherds were impersonated, then the Magi, finally Herod himself.1918, Paul Studer, Le mystère d'Adam, an Anglo-Norman drama of the twelfth century
- Christmas gifts were distributed by Mme Santa Claus, as impersonated by Mrs Gardner, and refreshments were served by Mrs Freiday and Mrs M.1915 December 23, “[Hampshire County] Easthampton”, in Springfield Daily Republican, 72nd year, number 233, Springfield, Mass., →OCLC…. From the entry Mme Santa Claus
- Santa Claus was impersonated by Mrs.1912 December 19, “[Young Men Will Give Dance Party […]] Wednesday Club Christmas Luncheon.”, in The Spokesman-Review, 30th year, number…. From the entry Mme. Santa Claus
Meaning of impersonate
- verb To pretend to be (a different person); to assume the identity of, especially when there is an intent to deceive.
- verb To operate with the permissions of a different user account.
- verb To manifest in corporeal form; to personify.
Questions about the past tense of impersonate
- What is the past tense of impersonate?
- The past tense of impersonate is impersonated.
- What is the past participle of impersonate?
- The past participle of impersonate is impersonated.
- Is impersonate a regular or irregular verb?
- Impersonate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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