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I give much importance to vs I gave much importance to

The correct phrase is "I give much importance to." The present tense is used to express a general truth or a habitual action. The past tense "gave" would be used if you are referring to a specific instance in the past.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 951 views

I give much importance to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that you value or prioritize something highly in general or as a habit.

Examples:

  • I give much importance to punctuality in my work.
  • She gives much importance to spending time with her family.
  • He gives much importance to honesty in relationships.
  • May 10, 2014 ... I give importance to my friends, but they don't feel I give much importance to them . Maybe I am not expressive, but I am just being myself.
  • Aug 7, 2015 ... I give importance to my friends, but they don't feel I give much importance to them . Maybe I am not expressive, but I am just being myself. No.
  • I give importance to my friends, but they don't feel I give much importance to them . Maybe I am not expressive, but I am just being myself. No... How can I ...
  • May 11, 2015 ... I give importance to my friends, but they don't feel I give much importance to them . Maybe I am not expressive, but I am just being myself. No.

Alternatives:

  • I place a lot of importance on
  • I attach great importance to
  • I value highly
  • I prioritize greatly
  • I consider it important to

I gave much importance to

This phrase is incorrect. The past tense "gave" is not suitable for expressing a general truth or habitual action.

  • And in this one, i gave much importance to the choice of colors and the plain white background. People are more important than things. -Randy Pausch.
  • May 4, 2012 ... Imam Bediuzzaman draws attention to the students of knowledge: “Noble scholars like Imam Shafi'i gave much importance to 'ilm; 'Even the ...
  • May 1, 2012 ... I have seen that the in friendship circle, people I gave much importance to have always resulted into a being which should not be given even a ...
  • Jan 2, 2015 ... I gave much importance to content of my blog than I was approved by Google AdSense. The day was the big happiness in my life when my ...

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