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has divorced vs has been divorced

Both "has divorced" and "has been divorced" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Has divorced" is used when referring to the action of someone getting a divorce, while "has been divorced" is used to indicate that someone has gone through the process of divorce and is no longer married.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 625 views

has divorced

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the action of someone getting a divorce.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has initiated or completed the process of divorce.

Examples:

  • She has divorced her husband and is now living on her own.
  • He has divorced twice in his life.

Alternatives:

  • has filed for divorce
  • has legally ended the marriage

has been divorced

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone has gone through the process of divorce and is no longer married.

This phrase is used to show that someone has had their marriage legally dissolved by a divorce.

Examples:

  • She has been divorced for five years now.
  • He has been divorced twice in his life.
  • Cause Meredith has been divorced like, twice.
  • It is a pity that this debate has been divorced from the other debates on jobs.
  • Her neighbor Judy has been divorced for 40 years, and my mother still silently boos her when she takes communion.
  • But your dad has been divorced from your mom for a long time, you know?
  • The applicant, who has both Moroccan and Spanish nationality and resides in Morocco, has been divorced since 2000 and has visiting rights in respect of his two children, who are in their mother's custody.
  • How long has he been divorced?
  • Reverend Frank has never been married or divorced.
  • Carmen, you've been divorced for two years now.
  • I've been divorced seven times.
  • You can't have a Queen of England who's been divorced.
  • I've been divorced for a while now.
  • We've been divorced for a year. I'm not his custodian.
  • They've been divorced a year.
  • I had been divorced for well over a year.
  • She's been divorced for, like, 20 minutes.
  • And I've been divorced twice.
  • Come on, the guy's been divorced three times.
  • Walter, you've been divorced seven months.
  • I was afraid to marry you because you'd been divorced.
  • I've been divorced from that nightmare for years.

Alternatives:

  • has had a divorce
  • has ended the marriage legally

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