Past tense of retool
regular verb
The past tense of retool is retooled. The past participle is also retooled.
Forms of retool
| Base form (V1) | retool /riːˈtuːl/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | retooled |
| Past participle (V3) | retooled |
| Present participle | retooling /ɹiːˈtuːlɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | retools |
Retooled in a sentence
- It’s an anachronistic assertion of divine right retooled to recognize that, in the electronic era, even hereditary rulers have to argue their relevance.2023 May 6, James Poniewozik, “Charles III Was Crowned King. But Can He Ever Be the Star?”, in The New York Times
Meaning of retool
- verb To adjust; to optimize; to rebuild.
Questions about the past tense of retool
- What is the past tense of retool?
- The past tense of retool is retooled.
- What is the past participle of retool?
- The past participle of retool is retooled.
- Is retool a regular or irregular verb?
- Retool is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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