Past tense of reject
regular verb
The past tense of reject is rejected. The past participle is also rejected.
Forms of reject
| Base form (V1) | reject /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | rejected /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | rejected /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪd/ |
| Present participle | rejecting |
| Third person singular | rejects |
Rejected in a sentence
- She even rejected my improved offer.
- I've been rejected three times this week.
- The initial design of the park was rejected for being too expensive.From the entry design
- All candidates who miss the deadline or make a spelling mistake in their applications are automatically rejected.From the entry candidate
- The petition was so ridiculous that the house rejected it after minimal debate.From the entry house
Meaning of reject
- verb To refuse to accept; to forswear.
- verb To block a shot, especially if it sends the ball off the court.
- verb To refuse a romantic advance.
Questions about the past tense of reject
- What is the past tense of reject?
- The past tense of reject is rejected.
- What is the past participle of reject?
- The past participle of reject is rejected.
- Is reject a regular or irregular verb?
- Reject is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
Source and license
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