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I had to meet with vs I had to met with

The correct phrase is 'I had to meet with.' The verb 'meet' should be in the base form 'meet' after 'had to.' 'Met' is the past tense form of 'meet' and is not appropriate in this context.

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I had to meet with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a past obligation or necessity to have a meeting with someone.

Examples:

  • I had to meet with my boss to discuss the project.
  • She had to meet with the client to finalize the deal.
  • They had to meet with the team to plan the event.
  • I had to meet with the parents and the children separately and organize a way to help pay for t-shirts, swimsuits, goggles, and swim caps. By the third week of the ...
  • I had to meet with the parents and the children separately and organize a way to help pay for t-shirts, swimsuits, goggles, and swim caps. By the third week of the ...
  • Then she started in on me again at the end of last year and put me on a collaborative improvement plan where I had to meet with her concerning the things she ...
  • To reach this aim I had to meet with the other members of the French dental student´s association, to convince them of the necessity for establishing an ...

I had to met with

This phrase is incorrect. 'Met' is the past tense form of 'meet' and should not be used after 'had to.'

  • Jul 28, 2014 ... And the mango almost seems humorous. I had to met with psychologists. The first that turned into many in my life. My results at school suffered.
  • Jul 28, 2014 ... And the mango almost seems humorous. I had to met with psychologists. The first that turned into many in my life. My results at school suffered.
  • I personally was responsible for 10 students, which i had to met with once week. I was responsible with planning and organizing weekly seminar presentations.

Alternatives:

  • I had to meet with
  • I needed to meet with
  • I was required to meet with
  • I had a meeting with
  • I had to see

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