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received vs have received

Both "received" and "have received" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Received" is the simple past tense, used to talk about actions that happened at a specific point in the past. "Have received" is the present perfect tense, used to indicate an action that happened at an unspecified time before now or to emphasize the result of the action.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1009 views

received

This is correct and commonly used in English to indicate an action that happened at a specific point in the past.

Use "received" when talking about actions that happened at a specific point in the past. It is the simple past tense of the verb "receive."

Examples:

I received a letter yesterday.
She received a gift from her friend.
The package was received on time.

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The fan letters we received last week.
I received this interoffice the day Roger disappeared.
Miss Earhart has finally received transmission from Itasca.
I received his number late last night.
We received a call from rosewood mall security.
Castiel I received revelation from our superiors.
I received a very troubling message.
I received this letter just minutes ago.
Perhaps the letter you received yesterday.
How so? I received unsatisfactory grade.
Dear Beatriz I received your letter.
Then I received an... unexpectedly pleasant bonus.
These women came to my house because they received invitations.
If you received a summons please...
Mr Nuttall has received a bicycle.
In 20 years, we received half-a-dozen postcards.
Everything you received from sentinel is monitoring you.
We never received your immunization records.
No messages were ever sent or received.
I just received mission instructions through another Traveler.

Alternatives:

got
obtained
acquired
was given

have received

This is correct and commonly used in English to indicate an action that happened at an unspecified time before now or to emphasize the result of the action.

Use "have received" when talking about actions that happened at an unspecified time before now or to emphasize the result of the action. It is the present perfect tense of the verb "receive."

Examples:

I have received many emails today.
She has received the news about her promotion.
They have received the package they were waiting for.

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I have received six draft resolutions submitted under Rule 108(5).
In this I have received very much good advice and guidance.
In such circumstances, prior to delivery the Participant shall have received an application for official support.
I have received one motion for resolution to wind up the debate.
Altogether, some 33 projects have received support under the programme.
Both Anglo and INBS have received a substantial amount of State aid.
Both Anglo and INBS have received individual State aid in the form of several recapitalisations.
This severely risks that projects which have received considerable EU and national funding will fail in subsequent years.
This year they have received only six centimeters.
In any event, 14 states have received these reasoned opinions.
Some new Member States have received decommissioning payments for shutting down their obsolete reactors.
What projects carried out by Polish research facilities have received financial support?
In accordance with Rule 103(2), I have received six motions for resolutions.
I am very grateful for all the cooperation and support I have received.
I have received over a hundred requests to vote against the Commission's renewable energy target.
Countries involved in the European Neighbourhood Policy have received similar threats.
More recently, music and film copyright issues have received greater attention than those of photographs.
I have received six motions for a resolution.
Pursuant to Rule 103(2) I have received six motions for resolutions.
I have received a motion by the Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance for Wednesday.

Alternatives:

have got
have obtained
have acquired
have been given

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