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i accepted vs i've accepted

Both "I accepted" and "I've accepted" are correct, but their verb tenses are different. "I accepted" is simple past tense, indicating a completed action in the past. "I've accepted" is present perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed in the past but has relevance to the present.
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i accepted

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a completed action in the past.

Use "I accepted" when you want to talk about a specific action that you completed in the past.

Examples:

  • I accepted the job offer.
  • She accepted the challenge.
  • They accepted the terms and conditions.
  • Jan 19, 2024 ... I had an item listed for $13.50, a buy offered $12, I accepted and set a reminder for myself to send it out in a couple days. Now that I'm ready to package and ...
  • The listing remains open and I get no indication that I accepted the offer. If I looked at 'Review Offers' for the item in question I can see that I accepted an ...
  • Feb 20, 2023 ... i accepted an offer, item isn't marked as sold. QUESTION. this is probably the second time this happened to me. anyone else? Upvote 0
  • Jul 16, 2018 ... Solved: Hello, I accepted an invitation to a folder and cannot see it in either my browser dropbox or my desktop dropbox. Any ideas?
  • Jun 24, 2023 ... I accepted a Microsoft teams meeting, but it does not show on my calendar - either Teams or Outlook. I have the 365 subscription - which is ...
  • Jun 8, 2021 ... What should I do if I accepted a job offer and now HR isn't responding to emails or phone calls?
  • Nov 29, 2023 ... I accepted a Teams meeting through Outlook, but now I don't know where to find it. I've checked the calendar through the Teams app and ...
  • Dec 15, 2017 ... I accepted a job offer, but right after I accepted, I was offered a job that paid 20k USD more, how do I go about quitting the one I accepted?
  • Sep 17, 2023 ... I accepted the family sharing invite. I can see on her phone that I have access to Apple Music however it is not reflecting on my Apple Music ...
  • Oct 2, 2018 ... The recruiter of the company whose interview request I declined asked me the name of the company whose offer I accepted. I'm inclined to give them this ...

Alternatives:

  • I agreed
  • I took
  • I received and agreed to

i've accepted

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate an action that was completed in the past but has relevance to the present.

Use "I've accepted" when you want to emphasize that the action of accepting in the past has a connection to the present moment.

Examples:

  • I've accepted the invitation to the party.
  • She's accepted the terms of the contract.
  • They've accepted the changes.
  • I'm a Ukrainian Soldier, and I've Accepted My Death. Aug. 30, 2022. A mass burial in Bucha, Ukraine, this month.Credit...Lynsey Addario for The New York ...
  • Jun 8, 2023 ... I've accepted an invitation but cannot access client account/dashboard. SOLVE. A client sent me an invite to access her account. I accepted ...
  • Dec 28, 2023 ... In my case, I've accepted the loss itself, but I'm struggling with accepting the feeling of injustice. She cheated and she dumped me. I ...
  • Sep 1, 2016 ... No, you're not—not if you truly understand what Jesus Christ has already done for you, and put your trust in Him instead of your false feelings ...
  • Jan 22, 2022 ... I've accepted that life is so fucking unfair. Have you ever worked so hard for something and got nothing while someone did nothing but was so ...
  • Jul 8, 2020 ... How do I know I've accepted Jesus into my heart? I don't feel anything. All related ( ...
  • May 15, 2023 ... 1111 likes, 113 comments - kenzikrueger on May 15, 2023: "i'm so excited to share i've accepted a position as reporter/mmj in Tallahassee, ...
  • Aug 30, 2019 ... I've accepted that my relationship is over for good and I should move on, but I still think of my ex daily and miss him. Its been 6 months ...
  • ... I've accepted or rejected the meeting. So that's great! Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Sounds like it's best to use the Web version in this ...
  • Feb 27, 2021 ... 178K likes, 5552 comments - emmanuelacho on February 27, 2021: "IT'S OFFICIAL: I've accepted the Rose and am honored to be hosting the ...

Alternatives:

  • I have agreed
  • I have taken
  • I have received and agreed to

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