I’d rather you have given vs I’d rather you would give

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I'd rather you have given' is used when referring to a past action that you wish had happened differently. 'I'd rather you would give' is used when expressing a preference for a future action. So, the choice between the two depends on whether you are talking about a past or future action.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past action that you wish had happened differently.

"I’d rather you have given"

This phrase is used to express a preference for a past action that you wish had been done differently. It implies a sense of regret or disappointment.

Examples:

I'd rather you have given me a heads-up before making that decision.

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I think we'd rather given up on you.
Decent quality should not ultimately be forgotten, but rather given a higher priority than quantity.
Madam President, the report is rather given to understatement.
There is one farmer and I didn't want to spoil this afternoon by mentioning it but I have rather given him my word.
Rather incomplete given the trillions of dollars of public money being spent.
The Commission has extended, or rather been given a mandate to negotiate a fisheries agreement with Morocco.
I noticed that the words of Mrs Muscardini provoked the mirth of certain Members, whereas they should rather be given serious consideration.
And rather uncharacteristic, given how you feel about Mr. Gandhi.
Rather than having given up, he is waiting for an opportunity.
Which was rather confusing, given the actual visits people were always paying.
They have all given rather different accounts.
Even the figures of the Commission, starting with € 503 million in 2004 seem rather tight given that already in 2003 no margin is likely to exist under this heading.
They should rather be given interests, on the basis of voluntary models, in profits and investments which would not arise at all without their restraint.
We also believe that the re-validation of all such medicines should be set at five-yearly intervals, rather than given indefinite authorisation.
Family law must not be the poor relation of civil law - that would be rather paradoxical given that the issues it covers are closest to people's daily lives.
I've given you rather a stressful time.
She seemed rather pleasant for somebody given to impaling her exes.
Bach seems rather surprising, given the kind of songs you sing
From the perspective of a landlocked European country, inland waterways should be given rather more prominence in this overall context.
But in that case we are in a rather peculiar situation given the historical links between the United Sates and the continent of South America.

Alternatives:

I wish you had given
I would have preferred if you had given

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing a preference for a future action.

"I’d rather you would give"

This phrase is used to indicate a preference for a future action. It implies that you would like the person to give something in the future.

Examples:

I'd rather you would give me a call before you arrive.

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I'd really rather you just give me the ax.
I'd rather you just give me your blessing.
I'd rather give you a blanket now than antibiotics later.
I'd rather give the spot to a friend.
I'd rather give that money to you.
I'd rather give it to a lawyer.
I'd rather give him, sergeant.
I'd rather give them to her myself if that's okay.
I'd rather give it to a charity, you know.
And if I did, I'd rather give my life than tell you.
I'd rather give them a chance now than a set of cuffs later.
If somebody needs to take care of me, I'd rather give my body to Mr. Iwakura, who's hiding back there.
Fine, I'd rather give it to you than have it taken by the French.
Even if I were accepted, I'd rather give up my place to these girls.
[Gasping] - Myself... I'd rather give than receive.
No, no, I'd rather give a speech.
I'd rather give you money... ...if that's all right with you.
I'd rather give it to Kyuemon's Granny
I'd rather not give myself...
You know what, sir? I'm sorry, I'd rather not give out the recipe.

Alternatives:

I would prefer if you gave
I'd like you to give

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