What are the Verb Forms of 'Intercede'?
The verb 'intercede' follows regular verb conjugation patterns. Its primary forms include the base form, the third-person singular present, the past simple, the past participle, and the present participle (-ing form).
Here are the specific verb forms for 'intercede':
| Verb Form | Conjugation | Example Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Base Form | intercede | I intercede on behalf of my friends. |
| Third Person Singular Present | intercedes | He intercedes in every dispute. |
| Past Simple | interceded | She interceded to resolve the conflict. |
| Past Participle | interceded | They have interceded many times before. |
| Present Participle (-ing Form) | interceding | The lawyer is interceding for the client. |
Understanding the Verb Forms
- Base Form (intercede): Used with plural subjects and pronouns (I, you, we, they) in the present simple tense, and also as the infinitive (to intercede).
- Third Person Singular Present (intercedes): Used with singular subjects and pronouns (he, she, it) in the present simple tense.
- Past Simple (interceded): Used to describe actions that happened in the past and are completed.
- Past Participle (interceded): Used in perfect tenses (e.g., present perfect, past perfect) and in passive voice constructions.
- Present Participle (-ing form) (interceding): Used in progressive (continuous) tenses (e.g., present progressive, past progressive) and as a gerund or adjective.
