Which is correct:
"I am happy to have met with him" or "I am happy to have met him"?

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I am happy to have met with him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize the act of meeting someone. It implies that a meeting or encounter took place.

Examples:

  • I am happy to have met with him yesterday.
  • She was happy to have met with her favorite author.
  • They were happy to have met with the new manager.
  • He is happy to have met with the president of the company.
  • We are happy to have met with our old friends.

Alternatives:

  • I am happy to have met him
  • I am happy to have met up with him
  • I am happy to have met with them
  • I am happy to have met with her
  • I am happy to have met with you

I am happy to have met him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to simply state that the meeting occurred. It does not emphasize the act of meeting.

Examples:

  • I am happy to have met him at the conference.
  • She was happy to have met her new neighbor.
  • They were happy to have met the famous actor.
  • He is happy to have met the director of the project.
  • We are happy to have met our host family.

Alternatives:

  • I am happy to have met with him
  • I am happy to have met up with him
  • I am happy to have met with them
  • I am happy to have met with her
  • I am happy to have met with you
Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I am happy to have met with him' implies that a meeting or encounter took place, while 'I am happy to have met him' simply states that the meeting occurred. The choice between 'with' and without 'with' depends on whether you want to emphasize the act of meeting or just the fact that the meeting happened.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

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