I indeed have

USAGE SUMMARY

"I indeed have" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it as an affirmative statement to offer reassurance. For example, "I have finished my assignment; I indeed have."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

4 human-written examples

Might I indeed have killed him, and followed in his footsteps to prison?

The New Yorker

While I indeed have prima facie obligations both to return the gun and to not return it, the only actual obligation I have in the circumstances that were described is the obligation to not return the gun.

SEP

The experience, along with this past year, have taught me that I indeed have all I need.

Huffington Post

For those of you reading my blogs regularly, you know that I indeed have come to terms with the absence of my sweet Peter.

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

56 human-written examples

Why wouldn't I wear this every day, if only as a way of telegraphing to the world that I indeed had better things to do?

The New York Times

She told me my DATScan revealed I indeed had Parkinson's.

Huffington Post

"I indeed had been indifferent as the soldiers around me whose indifference I was attempting to capture," Ware says.

Huffington Post

And upon further inspection through a colposcopy and biopsies (the poking and prodding), it was determined that I indeed had cervical cancer.

Huffington Post

Suffice it to say, I left with the strong feeling that I did, indeed, have everything I needed — if only I would stay quiet long enough to remember.

The New York Times - Travel

I did indeed have a choice, but I realize now that my choice may not have been free.

Science Magazine

And I may indeed have thought that she could do anything she wanted to.

The New Yorker

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "I indeed have" to add a touch of formality and emphasis to your affirmation, especially in writing or formal speech. It reinforces the truthfulness of your statement.

Common error

Avoid using "I indeed have" in casual conversations, as it can sound overly formal or even pretentious. Opt for simpler affirmations like "Yes, I have" or "I really do have" in informal settings.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I indeed have" functions as an emphatic affirmative statement, reinforcing the truth or validity of a preceding statement or claim. Ludwig's examples show it being used to confirm possession, completion, or a state of being. It adds a layer of certainty or insistence to the affirmation.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Science

25%

Academia

25%

Less common in

Formal & Business

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Wiki

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "I indeed have" is a grammatically sound phrase used to emphatically affirm a statement. While correct, it's more fitting for formal contexts and written communication, as noted by Ludwig. Its usage aims to provide strong reassurance or confirmation, removing any potential doubt. Though not as common as simpler alternatives, it serves to underscore the speaker's certainty. Consider the context and tone when choosing this phrase to avoid sounding overly formal.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I truly have

Replaces 'indeed' with 'truly', emphasizing the sincerity of the statement.

I certainly have

Uses 'certainly' for a strong affirmation, indicating a lack of doubt.

I definitely have

Employs 'definitely' to convey a clear and firm confirmation.

I really do have

Adds 'really do' to emphasize the existence or possession of something.

I actually have

Replaces 'indeed' with 'actually', often used when something is surprising or unexpected.

I, in fact, have

Uses "in fact" for emphasis and to provide additional support to the statement.

Yes, I have

Simplifies the affirmation to a direct 'yes' followed by the statement.

Indeed, I possess

Replaces 'have' with 'possess', giving a more formal tone.

It's true, I have

Introduces the affirmation with "it's true", highlighting the veracity of the statement.

I can confirm I have

Adds "I can confirm" at the start of the affirmation.

FAQs

How can I use "I indeed have" in a sentence?

Use "I indeed have" to emphatically affirm something you possess or have done. For example, "I promised to finish the report, and "I indeed have"."

What's a more casual way to say "I indeed have"?

For a more relaxed tone, you could say "I really do have" or simply "Yes I have", depending on the context.

Is "I indeed have" always appropriate in formal writing?

While generally formal, "I indeed have" might be too emphatic for some contexts. Consider whether a simpler affirmation like "I certainly have" would be more suitable.

What's the difference between "I indeed have" and "I have indeed"?

"I indeed have" places more emphasis on the 'having' aspect, while "I have indeed" is a more standard way to affirm something. The former can sound slightly more archaic or emphatic.