Which is correct:
"as we told" or "as we've told"?

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as we told

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past action without emphasizing the connection to the present.

This phrase is used to refer to something that was communicated or explained in the past without highlighting its relevance to the present moment.

Examples:

  • As we told you before, the meeting starts at 9 a.m.

Alternatives:

  • as we mentioned
  • as we informed

as we've told

This phrase is correct and commonly used when emphasizing the relevance of a past action to the present moment.

This phrase is used to refer to something that was communicated or explained in the past with an emphasis on its connection to the present moment.

Examples:

  • As we've told you, the deadline for the project is approaching.

Alternatives:

  • as we have told
  • as we've informed
Both "as we told" and "as we've told" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "As we told" is used when referring to a past action without emphasizing the connection to the present, while "as we've told" is used when emphasizing the relevance of the past action to the present moment.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

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