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

A1 Regular

"Permit" is a regular English verb. This page lists every conjugated form of "permit" — 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 "Permit"

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

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

Past Tense of "Permit" — Permitted

The past simple of "permit" is "permitted" — 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 "Permit" — Permitted

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

Is "Permit" Regular or Irregular?

"Permit" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "permitted". The 3rd-person singular present is "permits" and the gerund/present participle is "permitting".

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

Common Mistakes with "Permit"

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

Conjugation Tables for "Permit"

Negative Forms

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

Question Forms

  • Simple present: Do you permit? · Does he permit?
  • Simple past: Did you permit?
  • Present perfect: Have you permitted?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About "Permit"

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

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