has received vs received

Both "has received" and "received" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Has received" is used in the present perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present. "Received" is used in the simple past tense to indicate an action that occurred and was completed in the past.

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has received

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English in the present perfect tense.

Use "has received" in the present perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present. For example, "She has received the package."

Examples:

He has received the award.
She has received the information.
The company has received the payment.

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Stratcom has received no signals from any lifeboats.
The Commission has received several questions on alcoholic energy drinks.
Where the undertaking has received rescue aid and has not yet reimbursed the loan or terminated the guarantee, or has received restructuring aid and is still subject to a restructuring plan.
The Council will take a final decision only after it has received Parliament's position.
The Council will re-examine the situation in June 2007 when it has received the Commission's report.
The Council has received no notification from Ireland.
The Commission has received review requests from Slovenia and Cyprus.
He has received life's greatest reward.
This department has received commendations twice in just the past five years.
Captain Holt has received a number of death.
The Commission has received the updated lists from the regional fisheries management organisations.
The Commission has received 21 responses from the Member States.
...the board has received reports of Mr. Kennedy's inconsistent behavior.
My understanding is that the Commission has received such a representation.
Commander of the People's Army of Korea... has received a Chinese delegation.
In the last 12 months has received nine special commendations.
You are possibly aware that Emily has received a proposal of marriage she desires to accept.
The FBI has received another fax.
It will contain a record of all the instructions this Borg has received.
Mr Fulci here has received many complaints about you.

Alternatives:

have received

received

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English in the simple past tense.

Use "received" in the simple past tense to indicate an action that occurred and was completed in the past. For example, "She received a letter yesterday."

Examples:

He received a gift.
She received a call.
The team received the instructions.

Alternatives:

got
obtained
acquired
was given

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