you have shown vs you have defined

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'You have shown' is used when referring to something that has been demonstrated or displayed, while 'you have defined' is used when referring to something that has been explained or described.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

you have shown

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something that has been demonstrated or displayed.

This phrase is used to acknowledge that someone has presented or displayed something, such as information, skills, or qualities.

Examples:

You have shown great determination in completing this project.
Through your actions, you have shown that you are a reliable team member.

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I would also like to thank you for the unfailing solidarity you have shown me and my friends throughout my years in prison.
Given the complete lack of respect you have shown during Mrs Lulling's speech, I must call all the honourable Members to order.
Now, Julio, you have shown incredible presence of mind through all this.
Captain Faramir you have shown your quality, sir.
Today, President Prodi, you have shown conviction and passionate intensity.
Mr Barroso, you have shown skill in electing the Commission.
Jeff, you have shown incredible improvement in motor skills, language ability, reflexes, memory.
This is a courtesy, because you have shown me respect.
Zarda, you have shown me something I have missed.
We shall therefore put our confidence in your Commission, Mr Barroso, for you have shown responsibility.
The complete lack of respect you have shown to your fellow Members who were speaking before...
Mr President, I would firstly like to thank Mrs Matikainen-Kallström for her report and all of you for the sensitivity you have shown with regard to such a serious problem as Moldova.
Commissioner Almunia, you have shown courage, and we, in the Socialist Group in the European Parliament, will back you up as you go down this road.
you have shown me what it's like to have a son.
A world I would have found impossible to believe but for what you have shown me.
During your term of office, Mr President, you have shown that Parliament is capable of functioning effectively with representatives of the 25 Member States, now 27, including the Bulgarian and Romanian observers.
You ignore the voters, you are destroying democracy, and you have shown that you will stop at nothing.
The worthless rock you have shown to me already.
And you have shown your laziness, once more.
Normally I would, but today, you have shown great character.

Alternatives:

you have demonstrated
you have exhibited
you have displayed
you have proven

you have defined

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something that has been explained or described.

This phrase is used to acknowledge that someone has provided a clear explanation or description of something.