“Has forbade” or “has forbidden”: which is correct?
has forbidden
The short answer
The correct form is has forbidden for the present perfect tense, as forbidden is the past participle of forbid.
Why people get it wrong
This error occurs because forbade is the past tense of forbid, and people may mistakenly use it as a past participle, thinking they can form the present perfect by combining it with has or have.
What kind of mistake it is
It is a grammatical error involving incorrect verb tense usage.
Examples with has forbidden
- She has forbidden him to go out.
- The teacher has forbidden phones during class.
- The manager has forbidden the use of personal email at work.
Quick check
She him to go out.
The correct form is has forbidden for the present perfect tense, as forbidden is the past participle of forbid.
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