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The future tense form of 'purse' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb purse. Example: She will purse her lips in frustration. (She will purse her lips in frustration.)

Definition of “purse”

to contract or pucker (the lips) into a small tight round shape
to clasp or hold tightly

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

Future Simple	purse
Future Continuous	pursing
Future Perfect	pursed

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

She will purse her lips in disapproval.

Example

They will purse their lips in annoyance.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, I will be pursing my lips in concentration.

Example

They will be pursing their lips in thought.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the day, she will have pursed her lips multiple times.

Example

They will have pursed their lips in frustration.

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