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sent you a message vs messaged you

'Sent you a message' and 'messaged you' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They convey the same meaning, but 'sent you a message' is slightly more formal, while 'messaged you' is more casual and more often used in informal communication.
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sent you a message

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in formal or polite contexts.

This phrase is used to inform someone that a message has been sent to them. It is appropriate for both formal and informal communication.

Examples:

  • I sent you a message about the meeting.
  • She sent him a message asking for help.
  • Sep 1, 2021 ... Notifications like "has sent you a message!" "has given you a Tier 3 subscription to" have the same kind of vibe as those "YOU'RE THE 10,000,000 ...
  • Jan 11, 2022 ... In proper English it is best to say, I sent you a message. It's in past tense, something you've already done. To say, I have sent you a ...
  • Jul 31, 2014 ... I've been messaging a guy for a few days, it used to say sent you a message! But now it's saying "Someone sent you a message!"
  • Jan 29, 2024 ... Hi, I recently received a phishing email from *** Email address is removed for privacy *** that says Teams sent you a message.
  • Nov 9, 2023 ... [USER] sent you a message. Please update Snapchat in the Play Store to view it!. Common issue. Me and my partner were just texting, then ...
  • May 29, 2024 ... ... Sent You A Message. At the top of the email it has "Reply to this email to respond to [customer]". So there IS a way to reply. I just hadn't ...
  • Aug 25, 2014 ... Hello members! I am wondering, in these days, do people still say "I sent you a message." to mean "I texted you!"?? Are they both right and.
  • Hi @Carsten Schmitz,. I have sent you a message privately with the steps to help you further with this request. Thank you.​. --- ...
  • May 21, 2020 ... In the course of this, when I take the sim out of the Galaxy, and put it in the iPhone, I always get a message "Your SIM has sent you a message ...

Alternatives:

  • forwarded you a message
  • emailed you
  • texted you
  • notified you via message
  • dispatched a message to you

messaged you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in informal or casual contexts.

This phrase is used informally to indicate that a message has been sent to someone. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and informal written communication.

Examples:

  • I messaged you the details of the event.
  • He messaged me to let me know he would be late.
  • Nov 19, 2022 ... ... make nouns into verbs as shorthand. Rather than say “I sent you a message,” it is common to say “I messaged you.” Upvote 4. Downvote Award
  • Mar 26, 2018 ... i would have messaged you but I could not. The First 'i' is to be capitalized and a comma can be placed after 'you' otherwise the construction ...
  • Jun 7, 2023 ... Does google still send the “(user) messaged you while you were away” e-mail if you saw they sent you a message before hand? (My status is away/ ...
  • Jul 12, 2017 ... Open in App. Sign In. After a long time, your friend has messaged you. How do you sarcastically respond to him/her? All related (47).
  • Dec 3, 2023 ... Messaged you about a comment doesn't show? Help. I comment on posts and then get the message that says this but then there's no message ...
  • Aug 4, 2017 ... ... try again. Try again. Open in App. Sign In. What was your response when your ex messaged you after a long time? All related (75). Recommended.
  • How to know if someone has messaged you back? PB Forum :: Tutorials ; Posted: Feb 20, 2022 at 10:09 · Quote ; Messaging people about buying a bike but not ...
  • Feb 6, 2020 ... If your new boyfriend's ex messaged you on social media to “warn” you about him, would you listen to her? 15 Answers. Best. Related answers.
  • Jan 17, 2021 ... ... messaged you. That is why I said it would could cause issues. DamageReduction. Dedicated Member. DamageReduction · Chill Guild ...
  • Mar 19, 2016 ... All related (65). Recommended. Profile photo for Assistant. Assistant. Bot. ·. Aug 17. Upvote ·. Profile photo for Quora User.

Alternatives:

  • texted you
  • dropped you a message
  • sent you a quick note
  • pinged you
  • shot you a message

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