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The present tense form of 'destroy' is destroy or destroys. Example: He destroys all the evidence to cover up his crime. (He destroys all the evidence to cover up his crime.)
Definition of “destroy”
- to cause severe damage or ruin something completely
- to put an end to something
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
| Present Simple | destroy |
| Present Continuous | destroying |
| Present Perfect | destroyed |
Example
He destroys everything he touches.
Example
They destroy their opponents in every game.
Example
The company is destroying the documents to protect their secrets.
Example
We are destroying our chances with this behavior.
Example
She has destroyed all the evidence against her.
Example
They have destroyed their relationship with their constant arguing.
destroy Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | destroy |
| Singular Second Person (You) | destroy |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | destroys |
| Plural (We/You/They) | destroy |
Example
I destroy everything in my path.
Example
You destroy your opponents easily.
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He destroys his enemies.
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She destroys her competition.
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It destroys everything it touches.
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We destroy our obstacles.
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You destroy your fears.
Example
They destroy their opponents.
