Past tense of vibrate
regular verb
The past tense of vibrate is vibrated. The past participle is also vibrated.
Forms of vibrate
| Base form (V1) | vibrate /vaɪˈbɹeɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | vibrated |
| Past participle (V3) | vibrated |
| Present participle | vibrating |
| Third person singular | vibrates |
Vibrated in a sentence
- The subwoofer in the trunk was so loud, it vibrated the tag like an aluminum can.From the entry tag
- At maximum extension, toes were outstretched, spread, and sometimes vibrated.2004, Adolfo Amézquita, Walter Hödl, “HOW, WHEN, AND WHERE TO PERFORM VISUAL DISPLAYS: THE CASE OF THE AMAZONIAN FROG HYLA PARVICEPS”, in…. From the entry foot-flagging
- The principle applied to the aeolina was of a series of small springs fitted in apertures in a metallic plate, which vibrated when breathed over.2021, Edward J. Gillin, “The Laboratory of Harmony: The Transformation of Sound within British Science, 1815–46”, in Sound Authorities…. From the entry aeolina
- The Barmy Army burst into life, and the sheer numbers of those supporting the Three Lions became evident as the stadium bowl vibrated in tune with their chants.2022 November 29, Ian Mitchelmore, “Wales put out of World Cup misery by England as sobering tournament must signal changing of the…. From the entry Barmy Army
Meaning of vibrate
- verb To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro.
- verb To resonate.
- verb To brandish; to swing to and fro.
Questions about the past tense of vibrate
- What is the past tense of vibrate?
- The past tense of vibrate is vibrated.
- What is the past participle of vibrate?
- The past participle of vibrate is vibrated.
- Is vibrate a regular or irregular verb?
- Vibrate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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