I have received vs I received

Both 'I have received' and 'I received' are correct, but their verb tenses are different. 'I have received' is used when the action of receiving is connected to the present moment or has relevance to the present. 'I received' refers to a specific past event without a direct connection to the present.

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Last updated: July 24, 2024 • 47350 views

I have received

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is used to indicate an action of receiving that is connected to the present moment or has relevance to the present.

Use 'I have received' when you want to talk about something you have received recently or that has an impact on the present. It is often used in situations where the action of receiving is still relevant.

Examples:

I have received your email and will respond shortly.
She has received the package, but she hasn't opened it yet.
Have you received any feedback on your project?
They have received numerous complaints about the noise.
We have received a lot of support from the community.

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Last updated: November 13, 2024

Apr 26, 2012 ... "I have received" vs. "I received" ... The option of using simple past vs. present perfect in situations like the following has been bothering me ...
Apr 29, 2024 ... Many people get confused when deciding between "I received" and "I have received." These phrases can seem similar, but they serve different ...
Dec 14, 2023 ... My inbox shows more than 9000 email and I want to identify from which particular email providers I have received more than 10 emails?
Aug 12, 2020 ... Example: I received the money and paid rent with it. I have received is present perfect. Your next sentence should be in the present. Example: I ...
Jul 20, 2009 ... Could someone please tell me which one is right if I (have?) received the mail today and I'm about to answer it? I received your mail.
Dec 7, 2020 ... I have received no email in the 11/23(which is highly unusual). I can sent email just fine. But I do not receive any of them.
Jun 10, 2019 ... I have received an email this morning telling me my Microsoft account will be closed tomorrow 11 06 please how do I know if I Update it is ...
Jun 24, 2015 ... Why is my money i have received pending and how do i get the money? ... I recently was sent some money from a family member. It says that this ...
Aug 3, 2024 ... I have received an email apparently from myself saying I have been hacked. Please inform me is it a real or not and what should I do in this ...
Aug 18, 2023 ... I have received an SRX1500 when I get on the web interface and upload the firmware junos-srxentedge-x86-64-21.2R3-S4.8.tgz nothing happens.

Alternatives:

I got
I have gotten
I have been given
I have obtained
I have collected

I received

This phrase is also correct in English. It is used to refer to a specific past event without a direct connection to the present.

Use 'I received' when you want to talk about a specific event of receiving something in the past. It is often used to narrate a sequence of events or to report a single action that happened at a particular time.

Examples:

I received a gift from my friend yesterday.
She received a promotion at work last month.
He received a letter in the mail this morning.
They received a warm welcome from the host family.
We received good news about the project outcome.

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Last updated: October 26, 2024

Apr 26, 2012 ... "I have received" vs. "I received" ... The option of using simple past vs. present perfect in situations like the following has been bothering me ...
Dec 3, 2017 ... I received my orders from Amazon but haven't been charged for it. I recently ordered an iPad from amazon, as well as a case for it and a few ...
Dec 4, 2023 ... The drug I received, called exa-cel, could soon become the first CRISPR-based treatment to win approval from the US Food and Drug Administration.
3 days ago ... I received $24,350 in rebates on my MYLR, you should take free money.
May 23, 2024 ... Hello , this morning I received this email from you ( screenshot below ) and that my team will be blocked etc , I'm not aware that I'm ...
Jul 13, 2024 ... I received an email "from you" and it was a hacker. They were able to get ahold of my password and logged into my own email.
Feb 23, 2023 ... I received an email saying i needed to upgrade to business to receive my money and then asked to refund the person with 50 euros even though ...
Aug 6, 2024 ... I received a notification about shared files. Was it a scam? · Labels: · Account Access · Security · Security Threats ...
Jul 16, 2021 ... Today I received an email from OneDrive . The message said, "Look back on your memories from this day." This email contained images of ...
Sep 9, 2023 ... So 3 weeks ago, I received 2 payments from the same person totaling about $1300 USD. I wasn't expecting any money and I do not know this ...

Alternatives:

I got
I was given
I obtained
I collected
I was presented with

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