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Just to update vs Just want to update you

These phrases are both correct, but the contexts for their usage differ slightly. 'Just to update' is a more concise and direct way to inform someone about an update, while 'just want to update you' is a more polite and conversational way to do so. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality and the relationship with the person being updated.
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Last updated: July 11, 2024

Just to update

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a concise and direct way to inform someone about an update. It is often used in more formal or professional contexts.
  • Just here to update you on the Sin Rostro investigation.
  • I just wanted to update you on Liam.
  • I just wanted to update you on Anthony Windsor.
  • HEWES: We just wanted to update you on the case.
  • Great. I was just about to update my blog on dining and shopping hot spots for the high-end arms dealer.
  • Anyway, I just wanted to update you on the outcome of the Chatham case.
  • I just came over to update you with where we're at.
  • I just wanted to update you... Cliff and I hung out last night and one thing led to another...
  • Sheldon is taking over my patients, and I just need to update their charts, so -
  • I'm not here to disrupt that; just to get an update.
  • I'm not here to disrupt that; just to get an update.
  • 'Cause he just loves to hear updates on modern customs.
  • I'll just update your Adobe Flash...
  • I guess we just update each other.
  • We'll be sure to update you just as soon as we've made an arrest.
  • In fact, I can probably just update the last proposal I worked on.
  • No, just update your online security And be vigilant about what you post.
  • Did you just update your patient file?
  • It's not just an update, Rush.
  • The commandments are just modern updates of more ancient laws.

Alternatives:

  • just updating
  • just a quick update
  • just to let you know
  • just wanted to update you

Just want to update you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite and conversational way to inform someone about an update. It is often used in more informal or friendly contexts.

Alternatives:

  • just wanted to let you know
  • just thought I'd update you
  • just wanted to give you an update
  • just wanted to inform you

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