word choice - "I have received" vs. "I received" - English Language ...
The option of using simple past vs. present perfect in situations like the following has been bothering me for quite some time. I sent you a letter a few days ago; I was wondering if you have rece...
"received by" or "received from" ? | WordReference Forums
Apr 20, 2009 · What is the correct (or the best) way? 1) Documents received by the customer 2) Documents received from the customer many thanks in advance, md
Well received or received well. - WordReference Forums
May 23, 2011 · "Well received" is often seen/heard in a report on, say, a government announcement (people in general liked it) or a speech (the audience cheered and applauded). If someone said it …
Why do they use "received" in "received pronunciation" instead of ...
Feb 6, 2021 · The special case of received pronunciation came about because the original meaning of received, from when it was borrowed into English, was that of Latin receptus meaning ‘accepted’. …
sentence - We received/had received a letter - English Language
May 16, 2016 · I want to acknowledge on receipt of a letter. Which one is correct "we received" or "we had received"? And please explain the usages too. Thanks
"I got it" as "I received it" - WordReference Forums
May 11, 2010 · I don't see anything wrong in using "I got it" as "I received it" because the simple past of "get" is "got." I don't see how it can be wrong if I am using it to say that I have received something; …
"Documents are received" is it false ? | WordReference Forums
Aug 22, 2013 · "Documents are received" isn't a complete sentence, but it's fine for a brief email to acknowledge receipt. "Documents are arrived" does not work. Which one are you asking about? …
tenses - "Claim has received" or "was received"? - English Language ...
Mar 2, 2018 · The letter has been received by John Or, in the past form: The letter was received [by John] This is the construction you should be using in your case. [The] claim was received in the past, …
"Have you received it?" vs "Did you receive it?"
Apr 1, 2011 · Hey guys, If I fax a document to my friend, should I ask him 1) Have you received it? or, 2) Did you receive it? Thanks in advance. Please help!
We only received vs We have only received - WordReference Forums
Sep 24, 2023 · The past simple, "we only received," could also be used in these situations. And the past simple should definitely be used if there have been further developments since this point. For …