Irregular Verb Forgive: forgive - forgave - forgiven
The irregular verb forgive does not form its past tense by adding -ed.
| Base form | Simple past | Past participle |
|---|---|---|
| forgive | forgave | forgiven |
How to Use It
- Present: I forgive.
- Past: Yesterday I forgave.
- Present perfect: I have forgiven.
Remember
Use the past participle (forgiven) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: forgive - forgave - forgiven.
See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.