Past tense of sublime
regular verb
The past tense of sublime is sublimed. The past participle is also sublimed.
Forms of sublime
| Base form (V1) | sublime /səˈblaɪm/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | sublimed |
| Past participle (V3) | sublimed |
| Present participle | subliming |
| Third person singular | sublimes |
Meaning of sublime
- verb To heat (a substance) in a container so as to convert it into a gas which then condenses in solid form on cooler parts of the container; (generally) to change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently.
- verb To obtain or purify (a substance) in this manner.
- verb To raise (someone or an intangible thing) to a state of (especially moral or spiritual) excellence; to exalt.
Questions about the past tense of sublime
- What is the past tense of sublime?
- The past tense of sublime is sublimed.
- What is the past participle of sublime?
- The past participle of sublime is sublimed.
- Is sublime a regular or irregular verb?
- Sublime is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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