Regular Verbs
Base formPast simpleExample sentence
implementimplementedThe team implemented the new policy immediately.
allocateallocatedManagement allocated extra resources to the project.
acquireacquiredThe firm acquired a smaller competitor last year.
assessassessedShe assessed the risks before making a decision.
prioritiseprioritisedHe prioritised the most urgent tasks first.
Irregular Verbs
Base formPast simpleExample sentence
bindboundThe contract bound both parties to strict terms.
costcostThe delay cost the company millions in lost revenue.
dealdealtShe dealt with every complaint promptly and professionally.
digdugThe investigation dug up some uncomfortable truths.
forbidforbadeThe terms forbade any disclosure of confidential information.
offsetoffsetThe gains offset the losses from the previous quarter.
outbidoutbidA rival firm outbid them at the auction.
pleadpledHe pled his case convincingly to the review panel.
shrinkshrankThe market shrank considerably during the recession.
swingswungOpinion swung sharply in their favour after the announcement.
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: bind → bound | cost → cost | deal → dealt | dig → dug | forbid → forbade | offset → offset | outbid → outbid | plead → pled | shrink → shrank | swing → swung
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