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Conjugation of "License" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage

A1 Regular

"License" is a regular English verb. This page lists every conjugated form of "license" — past, present, future, and all perfect/continuous tenses — with example sentences and grammar notes useful for ESL students, writers, and language teachers.

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All 12 Tenses of "License"

Quick reference table — every tense form of "license" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.

Tense Example (I) Quick rule
Simple Present I license Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule →
Simple Past I licensed Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule →
Simple Future I will license Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule →
Present Continuous I am licensing Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule →
Past Continuous I was licensing Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule →
Future Continuous I will be licensing Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect I have licensed Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule →
Past Perfect I had licensed Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule →
Future Perfect I will have licensed Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect Continuous I have been licensing Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule →
Past Perfect Continuous I had been licensing Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule →
Future Perfect Continuous I will have been licensing Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule →

Past Tense of "License" — Licensed

The past simple of "license" is "licensed" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.

Past Participle of "License" — Licensed

The past participle of "license" is "licensed" — the same form as the past simple, since "license" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have licensed") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was licensed").

Is "License" Regular or Irregular?

"License" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "licensed". The 3rd-person singular present is "licenses" and the gerund/present participle is "licensing".

Conjugation pattern: regular: add -ed for past simple and past participle

Common Mistakes with "License"

  • Wrong: She license often.
    Correct: She licenses often.
    Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).

Conjugation Tables for "License"

Negative Forms

  • Simple present: I do not license · He does not license
  • Simple past: I did not license · She did not license
  • Present perfect: I have not licensed · He has not licensed

Question Forms

  • Simple present: Do you license? · Does he license?
  • Simple past: Did you license?
  • Present perfect: Have you licensed?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

  • Simple present passive: It is licensed
  • Simple past passive: It was licensed
  • Present perfect passive: It has been licensed

Frequently Asked Questions About "License"

Is "license" regular or irregular?
"license" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "licensed".
What is the past tense of "license"?
The simple past of "license" is "licensed".
When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "license"?
Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I license every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am licensing right now."

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