Past tense of signify
regular verb
The past tense of signify is signified. The past participle is also signified.
Forms of signify
| Base form (V1) | signify /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | signified |
| Past participle (V3) | signified |
| Present participle | signifying |
| Third person singular | signifies /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪz/ |
Signified in a sentence
- “Do you want to write a cheque, Granny?” The old eyes signified assent.1952, Neville Shute, “Chapter Two”, in The Far Country, London: Heinemann
- The part had an abradable coating the removal of which signified that replacement was necessary.From the entry abradable
- A large proportion of the females employed in other firms are said to have signified their intention of going on strike, failing a settlement.From the entry failing
- This agreement really signified a change in the relationship between ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ and B.C.2025 February 25, “Bill 3 — Protected Areas of British Columbia Amendment Act, 2025 (continued)”, in Official Report of Debate (Hansard)…. From the entry ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ
- Rather, the code signified that the lender had no information about the borrower’s income.2012 May, Christopher L. Foote, Kristopher S. Gerardi, Paul S. Willen, “Why Did So Many People Make So Many Ex Post Bad Decisions? The…. From the entry ninja loan
Meaning of signify
- verb To create a sign out of something.
- verb To give (something) a meaning or an importance.
- verb To show one’s intentions with a sign etc.; to indicate, announce, or portend.
Questions about the past tense of signify
- What is the past tense of signify?
- The past tense of signify is signified.
- What is the past participle of signify?
- The past participle of signify is signified.
- Is signify a regular or irregular verb?
- Signify is a regular verb: its past tense changes -y to -ied.
Source and license
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