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The past tense form of 'admire' is admired. Example: She admired his talent and dedication. (She admired his talent and dedication.)
Definition of “admire”
- to regard with respect, approval, or satisfaction
- to look at with pleasure
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | admired |
| Past Continuous | admiring |
| Past Perfect | admired |
Past Simple
The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.
Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)
Example
She admired the breathtaking sunset.
Example
We admired the stunning architecture of the building.
Past Continuous
The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.
Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)
Example
At that moment, he was admiring the magnificent view.
Example
I wasn't admiring the artwork as much as others.
Past Perfect
The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.
Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)
Example
By the end of the trip, they had admired all the famous landmarks.
Example
She had admired his work for a long time.
Is admired an irregular verb in the past?
No, "admired" is not an irregular past tense verb.
