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i had registered vs i have registered

Both "I had registered" and "I have registered" are correct, but the verb tenses are different. "I had registered" is used to talk about an action that was completed in the past before another past action, while "I have registered" is used to talk about an action that was completed in the past and has relevance to the present.
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i had registered

This phrase is correct and is used to talk about an action that was completed in the past before another past action.

Use "I had registered" when you want to refer to an action that was completed in the past before another past action. It indicates that the registration took place before another event in the past.

Examples:

  • I had registered for the course before the deadline passed.
  • She had registered for the event, but she couldn't attend.
  • They had registered their company before the new regulations came into effect.
  • Jun 21, 2024 ... My recruiter says she can't issue me an eye voucher because the email I had registered (which is my main and personal) is not valid, ...
  • May 4, 2017 ... What I Wish I Had Registered For| Wedding Registry, Wedding Registry Tips and Tricks. I don't know about you, but I had a blast when it came ...
  • Mar 28, 2020 ... I just found out that a car that I had registered in my name that my son was using a while back had been in an accident.
  • "I had registered" is a correct and Usable phrase in written English. Example sentence: I had registered for the marathon, but I didn't end up having time to ...
  • Jun 29, 2021 ... How do I join a webinar that I had registered for? Sainiana Tukana · June 2021 in Zoom. I am looking forward to joining a ...
  • Aug 27, 2019 ... I had registered for the Salesforce Sales Cloud Certification preparation webinar. I joined an hour later when the meeting was already in progress.
  • Mar 4, 2024 ... Yes, I had registered my firearms with the D.C. police department after moving from Maryland to the District's Adams Morgan neighborhood ...
  • Jul 7, 2022 ... I thought, why not!?” - Nick, DKMS Bone Marrow Donor I had registered for DKMS back in 2017, thinking I would never be called, because it's ...
  • Apr 19, 2024 ... I then tried to retrieve my Gmail account using the phone number I had registered for the two-step verification process.What actually ...

Alternatives:

  • I registered before the deadline.
  • I completed the registration process earlier.
  • I had already registered by that time.

i have registered

This phrase is correct and is used to talk about an action that was completed in the past and has relevance to the present.

Use "I have registered" when you want to indicate that the registration was completed in the past and has relevance to the present moment. It implies that the registration is still valid or has an impact on the present.

Examples:

  • I have registered for the conference next week.
  • She has registered for the online course.
  • They have registered their complaint with the customer service department.
  • Mar 17, 2023 ... Both are correct, they're just difference tenses. "I have registered..." is present perfect and "I registered..." is simple past.
  • Jul 3, 2017 ... "I have registered for the event which is on 28th February". However would like some inputs please :) ...
  • Jul 6, 2024 ... Solved: I have registered for 121, but I can not find it in my convas. - 608238.
  • Aug 12, 2023 ... Issue Registering Domain >the domina i have registered can not load ... i have register my domain domainfixkkkkk.com to the boundary node ...
  • Jun 28, 2011 ... Given that I have registered Microsoft products in the past, is there any way I can find out what products I have registered?
  • Why is a corporation or limited liability company using the fictitious name I have registered? Filing or registering a fictitious name for your business ...
  • Jun 2, 2023 ... I have registered my mavic 3 pro and paid the $5 fee. If i buy another drone that is over 250 grams, do i need to registered it too or no? I was ...
  • I have registered my printer to print from e-mail and received a confirmation message Error msg. Shackpappy47. Apprentice. Options. Mark as New ...
  • Mar 8, 2023 ... Hi,Is there a way to find my registered DJI products in my DJI account ? I have registered a Mini 3 Pro,an Osmo Mobile 6,and a RS 3 Mini.
  • May 6, 2019 ... ... in the drawer where it has been for years. Should I have registered the gun in my own name for it to be legal? All related (52). Recommended.

Alternatives:

  • I registered for the conference next week.
  • I am already registered for the online course.
  • I completed the registration process.

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