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The future tense form of 'thieve' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb thieve. Example: She will thieve jewelry from the store if she isn't caught. (She will thieve jewelry from the store if she isn't caught.)

Definition of “thieve”

to steal something
to take something dishonestly or unlawfully

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	thieve
Future Continuous	thieving
Future Perfect	thieved

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 thieve jewelry from the store if she isn't caught.

Example

They will thieve valuable items during the chaos.

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, he will be thieving money from unsuspecting victims.

Example

They will be thieving valuable items during the event.

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 year, she will have thieved a fortune in jewelry.

Example

They will have thieved enough money to retire comfortably.

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