Past tense of reprieve
regular verb
The past tense of reprieve is reprieved. The past participle is also reprieved.
Forms of reprieve
| Base form (V1) | reprieve /ɹɪˈpɹiːv/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | reprieved |
| Past participle (V3) | reprieved |
| Present participle | reprieving |
| Third person singular | reprieves |
Reprieved in a sentence
- At the time of writing the halts have been reprieved due to doubts as to the legality of the withdrawal of services.1960 August, L. Hyland, “The Irish Scene”, in Trains Illustrated, page 468
Meaning of reprieve
- verb To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
- verb To bring relief to someone.
- verb To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).
Questions about the past tense of reprieve
- What is the past tense of reprieve?
- The past tense of reprieve is reprieved.
- What is the past participle of reprieve?
- The past participle of reprieve is reprieved.
- Is reprieve a regular or irregular verb?
- Reprieve is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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