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we have shown vs we have showed

"We have shown" is the correct choice. The verb "show" is irregular, and its past participle form is "shown." "We have showed" is incorrect in standard English.
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we have shown

This phrase is correct in standard English.

Use "we have shown" when referring to something that has been demonstrated or presented in the past.

Examples:

  • We have shown our commitment to this project.
  • They have shown great improvement in their performance.
  • The data have shown a clear trend over time.
  • Perfect. I have shown (E); showed (U) you have shown (E); showed (U) he has shown (E); showed (U) we have shown (E); showed (U) you have shown (E); ...
  • Present perfect. I have showed. I have shown you have showed you have shown he/she/it has showed he/she/it has shown we have showed we have shown
  • Crixus: “We have shown them that a trembling hand can become a fist..." pic. twitter.com/bJC0mMWHfx. Embedded image permalink. Retweets 516; Favorites  ...
  • 1 day ago ... We have shown in the past that we're a bounce back side: Brendon McCullum. A loss would mean an end to New Zealand's run of seven Test ...

Alternatives:

  • we have demonstrated
  • we have proven
  • we have displayed
  • we have illustrated
  • we have exhibited

we have showed

This phrase is incorrect in standard English.

  • Present perfect. I have showed. I have shown you have showed you have shown he/she/it has showed he/she/it has shown we have showed we have shown
  • he/she/it has shown himself/herself/itself we have showed ourselves we have shown ourselves you have showed yourselves you have shown yourselves
  • Present perfect. I have showed. I have shown you have showed you have shown he/she/it has showed he/she/it has shown we have showed we have shown
  • v. showed, shown (shōn) or showed, show·ing, shows. v.tr. 1. a. To cause or allow to be seen; display: showed us his tattoo. b. To display for sale, in exhibition, ...

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