Past tense of inscribe
regular verb
The past tense of inscribe is inscribed. The past participle is also inscribed.
Forms of inscribe
| Base form (V1) | inscribe /ɪnˈskɹaɪb/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | inscribed /ɪnˈskɹaɪbd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | inscribed /ɪnˈskɹaɪbd/ |
| Present participle | inscribing |
| Third person singular | inscribes |
Inscribed in a sentence
- I inscribed the book with a message for Kate.
- I inscribed my name into the book.
- The medal had a cross on the obverse and had a name inscribed on the reverse.From the entry obverse
- Penniform symbols were inscribed on the wall of the cave.From the entry penniform
- Aviform symbols were inscribed on the wall of the cave.From the entry aviform
Meaning of inscribe
- verb To write or cut (words) onto (something, especially a hard surface, or a book to be given to another person); to engrave.
- verb To dedicate to someone.
- verb To enter on a document or list; to enroll.
Questions about the past tense of inscribe
- What is the past tense of inscribe?
- The past tense of inscribe is inscribed.
- What is the past participle of inscribe?
- The past participle of inscribe is inscribed.
- Is inscribe a regular or irregular verb?
- Inscribe is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
Source and license
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