send a message in English

Forms: sends a message [present, singular, third-person], sending a message [participle, present], sent a message [participle, past], sent a message [past] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Head templates: {{en-verb|send<,,sent> a message}} send a message (third-person singular simple present sends a message, present participle sending a message, simple past and past participle sent a message)

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          "word": "make a statement"
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    }
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  "word": "send a message"
}

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      "form": "sends a message",
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        "third-person"
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    },
    {
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"send a message" meaning in English

Verb