revoke
verb (used with object)
to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse; rescind or repeal.
revoked
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past participleof revoke.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof revoke.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
revokeverb (used with object)to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse; rescind or repeal.
Example Sentences
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President Trump, who beat Harris in the 2024 election, revoked the extension in August 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Ganghwa County has ordered Saekdongwon to close, while Incheon City officials revoked the licence of the foundation that operated it.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The agency noted that the European Commission revoked the drug's marketing authorisation earlier this month because "the benefits are no longer proven to outweigh its risks".
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
López Beltrán said he hadn’t committed any criminal or immoral act that would merit the visa being revoked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Besides firing Carla, she’s also revoked my Internet privileges and canceled my in-person architecture lesson with Mr. Waterman.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
