Regular Verbs
Base formPast simpleExample sentence
negotiatenegotiatedThey negotiated a better deal with the supplier.
launchlaunchedThe company launched its new product last spring.
resignresignedShe resigned from her position after ten years.
achieveachievedHe achieved everything he set out to do.
convinceconvincedShe convinced the board to approve the budget.
Irregular Verbs
Base formPast simpleExample sentence
arisearoseSeveral problems arose during the project.
forbidforbadeThe manager forbade any discussion of the issue.
forecastforecastAnalysts forecast a significant rise in costs.
overtakeovertookThe new brand overtook its rivals within a year.
undergounderwentThe system underwent a complete overhaul.
undertakeundertookShe undertook a major review of the department.
withdrawwithdrewHe withdrew his application at the last minute.
withstandwithstoodThe company withstood enormous pressure from investors.
misleadmisledThe report misled shareholders about the true figures.
overcomeovercameThey overcame a series of significant obstacles.
Remember! Use the past simple for completed actions in the past.
Negatives: didn't + base form  |  Questions: Did + subject + base form
✗ She didn't withdrew.   ✓ She didn't withdraw.
💡 Verbs in this lesson: arise → arose | forbid → forbade | forecast → forecast | overtake → overtook | undergo → underwent | undertake → undertook | withdraw → withdrew | withstand → withstood | mislead → misled | overcome → overcame
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