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you have made me happy vs you made me happy

Both sentences are correct, but their verb tenses are different. 'You have made me happy' refers to a recent action that has had an impact on the present moment. 'You made me happy' refers to a past action that brought happiness. The choice depends on the timeframe you want to emphasize.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a recent action that has influenced the present moment.

"you have made me happy"

This phrase is used to express gratitude or happiness for something that has been done recently and continues to have an effect on the present.

Examples:

  • Thank you, you have made me happy with your kind words.
  • Your surprise gift has made me happy.
  • The news you shared has made me happy.
  • Mar 12, 2021 ... You have made me happy, made me cry, made me smile and so so much more! Thanks for the amazing memories Chloe and Max:)). Credits to the ...
  • ... you have made me happy by what you have done; I will sing for joy about what your hands have done. LORD, you have done such great things! How deep are your ...
  • You have made me happy. You have made me frustrated at times. But mostly, you have made me proud. Proud to be your coach, proud to represent you on the ...
  • You Have Made Me Happy. Linda Leen. Chameleon20084:48. Linda Leen. Artist. Linda Leen. Recommended based on this song. ColorblindMark Harris II, ...
  • Lord, you have made me happy by what you have done. I will sing for joy about what your hands have done. ISV. Because you made me glad with your awesome ...
  • Jul 13, 2018 ... ' Two of the last things she said were 'You have made me happy' and 'I am at peace with God.'” Shortly after Joy's death, Lewis began ...
  • Jan 21, 2019 ... Simply: You have made me happy today . It is sometimes used as a dare or warning like by Clint Eastwood in the Dirty Harry movies – Make my ...
  • Oct 10, 2024 ...You have made me happy in every aspect. You have reduced all my pains and filled my heart with unconditional love and happiness.” “Love ...

Alternatives:

  • You have brought happiness to me.
  • You have filled my heart with joy.
  • You have put a smile on my face.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past action that brought happiness.

"you made me happy"

This phrase is used to express gratitude or happiness for something that was done in the past and brought joy at that time.

Examples:

  • Your thoughtful gesture made me happy.
  • The surprise party you organized made me happy.
  • The vacation we took together made me happy.
  • Oct 30, 2017 ... Good morning, Mohammad,. I don't think you need “other ways” to say it. You can't do better than “You made me happy ...
  • 21 hours ago ... No Bloober, You Made Me Happy ... This game has made me scream,cry, and smile very much, heres in hopes we get more remakes!
  • Jun 28, 2022 ... 7678 likes, 12 comments - s.vbr on June 28, 2022: "If you made me happy for a second, may Allah keep you happy for a lifetime.".
  • Aug 6, 2020 ... The credits song for this ending is so sick. ... "James... you made me happy". The way she says that always makes me cry. ... The only canon ending.
  • Jul 4, 2019 ... You made me happy. r/silenthill - Beats Silent Hill 2 for the first time: Upvote
  • Dec 2, 2022 ... an example of a factive verb: You made me happy. In this sentence,'made' is a factitive verb and 'happy' is an object complement that ...
  • Jul 26, 2024 ... 5. Jen Winkler. You made me happy seeing y'all in Philly in June. 3 mos. 3. Stephanie Jones. Jen Winkler it was an AWESOME show wasn't it?? 3 ...
  • disgruntledlungfish: “ MIKE YOU MADE ME HAPPY ” ... YOU MADE ME HAPPY. inspector gadget silent hill · 4,152 notes. 4,152 notes. Mar 18th, 2022.

Alternatives:

  • You brought happiness to me.
  • You filled my heart with joy.
  • You put a smile on my face.

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