sue
/sjuː/ verb B2- To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action. · sue someone for selling a faulty product· I plan to sue you for everything you have.
- To seek by request; to make application; to petition; to entreat; to plead.
- To clean (the beak, etc.).
- To leave high and dry on shore. · to sue a ship
He/she/it sues · Past sued · Past participle sued · -ing form suing
Verb forms
- Base form
- sue
- He/she/it
- sues
- Past
- sued
- Past participle
- sued
- -ing form
- suing
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