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I wish you would have vs I wish you would

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I wish you would have' is used when expressing regret about something that didn't happen in the past, while 'I wish you would' is used to make a request or express a desire for someone to do something in the present or future.

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I wish you would have

This phrase is correct when expressing regret about something that didn't happen in the past.

This phrase is used to express regret about a missed opportunity or action that did not occur in the past. It is often followed by a past participle verb.

Examples:

  • I wish you would have told me about the meeting earlier.
  • I wish you would have come to the party last night.
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Alternatives:

  • I wish you had
  • I wish you had done
  • I wish you had been
  • I wish you had seen
  • I wish you had known

I wish you would

This phrase is correct when making a request or expressing a desire for someone to do something in the present or future.

This phrase is used to ask someone to do something or express a desire for a specific action in the present or future. It is often followed by a base form of the verb.

Examples:

  • I wish you would help me with this project.
  • I wish you would stop talking and listen to me.
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Alternatives:

  • I hope you will
  • I hope you can
  • I hope you do
  • I hope you are
  • I hope you have

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