it made us understand vs it has made us understand

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "It made us understand" is used when referring to a specific past event that led to understanding. On the other hand, "It has made us understand" is used when emphasizing the present result of a past action that led to understanding.

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it made us understand

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific past event that led to understanding.

This phrase is used to indicate that something in the past resulted in understanding. It refers to a specific event that happened and its outcome.

Examples:

The explanation was so clear that it made us understand the concept easily.
Her story made us understand the importance of kindness.

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After seeing someone like He Le take such a wrong turn, it made me understand that you choose your own fate.
Zack, maybe you can help us understand what made Katie so mad.
He said it made him... understand what was important.
You made me understand... so many things, Anto.
You must be made to understand what I can do.
That made me understand because you have done this.
I was made to understand there were grilled cheese sandwiches here.
I think Elliot finally seeing who Keith really was made me understand why I was so upset with Kim.
In short, he made me understand...
I wish I could have made her understand.
My people must be made to understand that.
Of course, but you could have made her understand that...
People need to be made to understand...
I was made to understand you were friends.
It's your words that made me understand.
It sure made me understand the value of earning a living.
Living without luxuries has really made me understand Johanna Willemse better.
Something made you understand that family's connection to the painting.
Your words made me understand that no one is doomed to misfortune.
No attempt should be made to understand what is not known.

Alternatives:

it helped us understand
it enabled us to understand
it caused us to understand
it led us to understand
it resulted in our understanding

it has made us understand

This phrase is correct and commonly used when emphasizing the present result of a past action that led to understanding.

This phrase is used to emphasize the current state of understanding resulting from a past action. It highlights the ongoing impact of the past event on the present.

Examples:

The training has made us understand the new software better.
His explanation has made us understand the complexity of the situation.

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It has made us brutal in return.
He clearly has made no attempt to understand our culture.
The Commission has made significant efforts to understand both their biological needs and the conflicts between stakeholders.
Zack, maybe you can help us understand what made Katie so mad.
It has brought the EU closer to our citizens and it has made us one Union where the Member States would keep us a series of different states.
You made me understand... so many things, Anto.
You must be made to understand what I can do.
That made me understand because you have done this.
I was made to understand there were grilled cheese sandwiches here.
I think Elliot finally seeing who Keith really was made me understand why I was so upset with Kim.
In short, he made me understand...
I wish I could have made her understand.
My people must be made to understand that.
Of course, but you could have made her understand that...
People need to be made to understand...
I was made to understand you were friends.
It's your words that made me understand.
It sure made me understand the value of earning a living.
Living without luxuries has really made me understand Johanna Willemse better.
Something made you understand that family's connection to the painting.

Alternatives:

it has helped us understand
it has enabled us to understand
it has caused us to understand
it has led us to understand
it has resulted in our understanding

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it made us understand vs it has made us understand