Past tense of nationalize
regular verb
The past tense of nationalize is nationalized. The past participle is also nationalized.
Forms of nationalize
| Base form (V1) | nationalize /ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | nationalized |
| Past participle (V3) | nationalized |
| Present participle | nationalizing |
| Third person singular | nationalizes |
Nationalized in a sentence
- District Court charging the Islamic Republic of Iran and its nationalized shipping line with failing to pay outstanding debts.1979 December 1, Debra Furr, “Chandler sues Iran shippers”, in Wilmington Morning Star, volume 113, number 42, Wilmington, North Carolina…. From the entry Islamic Republic of Iran
- There are some scenarios in which private AI research wouldn't be nationalized: •An unexpected AI foom before anyone realizes what was coming.2013, Brian Tomasik, International Cooperation vs. AI Arms Race, page 2. From the entry foom
- Lubricated and fueled by Elf, the nationalized purveyor of French motion lotion, the RE30B is on the verge of becoming perhaps unbeatable.1983, Car and Driver, volume 28, page 106. From the entry motion lotion
Meaning of nationalize
- verb To make into, or to become, a nation.
- verb To bring a private company, or an industry comprising such companies, under the control of a specific government.
- verb To bring a concept such as a political issue or commercial campaign to the attention of the entire country.
Questions about the past tense of nationalize
- What is the past tense of nationalize?
- The past tense of nationalize is nationalized.
- What is the past participle of nationalize?
- The past participle of nationalize is nationalized.
- Is nationalize a regular or irregular verb?
- Nationalize is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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