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The past tense form of 'apostrophizes' is apostrophized. Example: She apostrophized the word 'can't' to indicate a contraction. (She apostrophized the word 'can't' to indicate a contraction.)
Definition of “apostrophizes”
- to use an apostrophe in writing or speech
- to address someone or something in a way that shows familiarity or affection
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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 | apostrophized |
| Past Continuous | apostrophizing |
| Past Perfect | apostrophized |
Example
She apostrophized the word 'don't' to emphasize her point.
Example
He apostrophized the book's title for emphasis.
Example
At that moment, she was apostrophizing the character's name.
Example
I wasn't apostrophizing anything in my writing.
Example
By the time she finished editing, she had apostrophized several words.
Example
He had apostrophized the names of all the characters in his story.
