Past tense of recant
regular verb
The past tense of recant is recanted. The past participle is also recanted.
Forms of recant
| Base form (V1) | recant /ɹəˈkænt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | recanted |
| Past participle (V3) | recanted |
| Present participle | recanting |
| Third person singular | recants |
Meaning of recant
- verb To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
- verb To give a new cant (slant, angle) to something, in particular railway track on a curve.
Questions about the past tense of recant
- What is the past tense of recant?
- The past tense of recant is recanted.
- What is the past participle of recant?
- The past participle of recant is recanted.
- Is recant a regular or irregular verb?
- Recant is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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