The option of using simple past vs. present perfect in situations like the following has been bothering me for quite some time. I sent you a letter a few days ago; I was wondering if you have rece...

Feb 6, 2021 · The special case of received pronunciation came about because the original meaning of received, from when it was borrowed into English, was that of Latin receptus meaning ‘accepted’. …

May 11, 2010 · I don't see anything wrong in using "I got it" as "I received it" because the simple past of "get" is "got." I don't see how it can be wrong if I am using it to say that I have received something; …

May 16, 2016 · I want to acknowledge on receipt of a letter. Which one is correct "we received" or "we had received"? And please explain the usages too. Thanks

Apr 20, 2009 · What is the correct (or the best) way? 1) Documents received by the customer 2) Documents received from the customer many thanks in advance, md

May 23, 2011 · "Well received" is often seen/heard in a report on, say, a government announcement (people in general liked it) or a speech (the audience cheered and applauded). If someone said it …

I have received an email from someone at work. He’s quite senior and probably would get quite angry to get an “accusing” message like: I wasn’t supposed to get this email. It looks like you sent ...

Apr 1, 2011 · Hey guys, If I fax a document to my friend, should I ask him 1) Have you received it? or, 2) Did you receive it? Thanks in advance. Please help!

Mar 2, 2018 · The letter has been received by John Or, in the past form: The letter was received [by John] This is the construction you should be using in your case. [The] claim was received in the past, …

Jun 29, 2012 · I would guess "received" because it sounds like a gift or an award, when actually, it is something that must be earned. In many other languages, the equivalent of "obtain" is the correct …