word choice - "I have received" vs. "I received" - English Language ...
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...
Why do they use "received" in "received pronunciation" instead of ...
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’. …
Well received or received well. | WordReference Forums
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 …
"Something as Received" versus "Receiving Something"
The contrast is between received wisdom and learning the hard way, that is, to accept what others accept or to suffer your own mistakes. The phrase "receiving wisdom" isn't idiomatic as a synonym …
sentence - We received/had received a letter - English Language
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
Can I use "well received" as a response to professional emails?
Jun 1, 2020 · I am a PhD student. Sometimes my professor sends me an email to inform me about something. Can I used "well received" to respond to her message?
the use of "well received" in business emails - WordReference Forums
Nov 7, 2018 · "The files are well received and thanks." In fact I receive quite a lot of this phrase from colleagues / secretaries / clients every day at work. I would say, instead: "Thank you for your email …
tenses - "Claim has received" or "was received"? - English Language ...
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, …
"I got it" as "I received it" | WordReference Forums
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; …
once your payment <is> <has been> received - WordReference Forums
Dec 4, 2016 · Hello everyone I need to know which of the followings are correct. and which ones are better for using. Your order has been received and will be processed once your payment has been …