- 1[transitive] conjugate something to give the different forms of a verb, as they vary according to number, person, tense, etc.
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- 2[intransitive] (of a verb) to have different forms, showing number, person, tense, etc. How does this verb conjugate? compare decline
conjugate
verbNAmE//ˈkɑndʒəˌɡeɪt//
(grammar)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they conjugate he / she / it conjugates
past simple conjugated
-ing form conjugating
Check pronunciation: conjugate