When do you want it completed by? vs When do you want it to be completed by?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'When do you want it completed by?' is more casual and direct, suitable for informal conversations. 'When do you want it to be completed by?' is more formal and structured, often used in professional settings.

Last updated: April 07, 2024 • 346 views

When do you want it completed by?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal conversations.

This phrase is suitable for casual situations when asking about a deadline or completion time.

Examples:

When do you want it completed by? I can finish it by tomorrow.
I need to know when you want it completed by.

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When do you want it completed by?
When do you want to begin to present Your orders? 2.
When do you want to start working?
When do you want the suspension to begin?
When do you want to print your brochures?
When do you want us to start building?
When do you want the engagement party?
When do you want us to print your calendar?
When do you want me back?
When do you want to talk about him?
When do you want to have the baptism?
When do you want to stop for food?
When do you want us to clean your room?
When do you want to have this party?
When do you want to make this trial run?
When do you want me to chose the place?
Sure. When do you want to meet?
When do you want the "little lamb" served?
When do you want the future to begin?
When do you want me back?
When do you want to get together to strategize?

Alternatives:

When do you need it finished by?
By when do you want it completed?
When should it be completed by?
What's the deadline for completion?
When do you want it done?

When do you want it to be completed by?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal or professional contexts.

This phrase is more structured and formal, suitable for professional settings when discussing deadlines or completion times.

Examples:

When do you want it to be completed by? Please provide a specific date.
I need to know when you want it to be completed by.

Show examples from the web [+]

When do you want it to be completed by?
When do you want to begin to present Your orders? 2.
When do you want to start working?
When do you want the suspension to begin?
When do you want to print your brochures?
When do you want us to start building?
When do you want the engagement party?
When do you want us to print your calendar?
When do you want me back?
When do you want to talk about him?
When do you want to have the baptism?
When do you want to stop for food?
When do you want us to clean your room?
When do you want to have this party?
When do you want to make this trial run?
When do you want me to chose the place?
Sure. When do you want to meet?
When do you want the "little lamb" served?
When do you want the future to begin?
When do you want me back?
When do you want to get together to strategize?

Alternatives:

By when do you want it to be finished?
When should it be completed by?
What's the deadline for completion?
When do you want it done by?
When do you need it to be completed?

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