English

date

deɪt
Meaning: to have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base date
3rd person singular present dates
Present participle dating
Past dated
Will future will date
Going-to future going to date
Imperative negative don't date / do not date

Example sentences

They have been dating for six months.
They have been dating for six months.
The historical antecedents of the conflict date back several decades.
The historical antecedents of the conflict date back several decades.
This fossil dates back to the Givetian stage.
This fossil dates back to the Givetian stage.
She identifies as pan and is open to dating people regardless of their gender.
She identifies as pan and is open to dating people regardless of their gender.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for the period when two people are getting to know each other romantically before deciding on a more serious commitment.

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