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The past tense form of 'comply' is complied. Example: She complied with the instructions given by her boss. (She complied with the instructions given by her boss.)

Definition of “comply”

to act in accordance with a command, request, or rule
to fulfill or carry out a request or requirement

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	complied
Past Continuous	complying
Past Perfect	complied

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 complied with the rules and regulations.

Example

The team complied with the client's demands.

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 time, she was complying with the safety protocols.

Example

We were complying with the legal requirements.

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 deadline, they had complied with all the necessary documentation.

Example

She had complied with the terms and conditions.

Is complied an irregular verb in the past?

No, "complied" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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