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done revise
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "done revise" is not correct in English.
It seems to be an attempt to convey the completion of a revision process, but it lacks proper grammatical structure. Example: "I have done the revision on the document."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Alternative expressions(4)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
Then I bang out a draft on my computer, and then I just do the normal thing: revise, procrastinate, revise, procrastinate, believe I'm done, revise, revise, procrastinate.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
It did revise its online listing last month to reflect that Mr. Grunbaum once owned the Schiele.
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The cancellation did not change the Yankees' rotation since Andy Pettitte will pitch tonight, but the Red Sox did revise their plans.
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France's AAA credit rating remained intact for another day, although Fitch did revise its outlook down to "negative".
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And so the Hong Kong government's recent pledge to do revise its air-quality objectives has been widely criticized as too little, too late.
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The council sat for three years, and while John XXIII died less than a year into its four sessions, one of the key documents it produced — Nostra Aetate, or "In Our Time" — did revise Catholicism's formal relationship to those religions.
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Loewy is credited with many designs that were not rightfully his, among them the Coca-Cola bottle (though he did create Coke packaging) and the Lucky Strike cigarette pack (he did revise it, however).
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It doesn't revise the truth value of any mathematical claim, but it does revise the understanding of them.
Science
But, Hatch did revise his estimates earlier this month, citing the softness in the advertising market.
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The findings are that respondents do revise their inflation expectations in response to information and that they do so in a meaningful way.
Science
As a post meeting note, the FDA did revise the guidance in August 2016 and cocrystals are now considered the same active ingredient, the same designation as polymorphs and solvates (FDA 2016).
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using "done revise" in formal writing. Opt for grammatically correct alternatives like "finished revising" or "completed the revision".
Common error
Don't use "done" directly before a verb when describing the completion of an action. "Done" typically requires a helping verb (e.g., "I am done revising") or should be replaced with "finished".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "done revise" appears to be an attempt to combine a past participle indicating completion with a verb, but it doesn't conform to standard English grammar. Ludwig AI indicates its incorrectness. The intended function is to express that the action of revising has been completed.
Frequent in
News & Media
33%
Science
33%
Wiki
33%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "done revise" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in formal English. As indicated by Ludwig AI, it's an attempt to convey the completion of a revision, but it doesn't follow standard grammatical rules. Instead, opt for alternatives like "finished revising" or "completed the revision". While some instances of the phrase can be found, they are not common and should be avoided to maintain clarity and grammatical correctness in writing. Ludwig's examples are useful to find alternative and better ways to convey your message.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
finished revising
Replaces "done" with "finished", creating a grammatically sound and common alternative.
completed revision
Uses "completed" instead of "done" as a past participle, emphasizing the act of finishing the revision.
finalized revision
Suggests a sense of completion and approval of the revised material.
carried out revisions
Focuses on the action of performing the revisions, implying that they are now complete.
revision is complete
Highlights the state of completion of the revision process.
revision is finished
Similar to "revision is complete" but uses the word "finished".
revisions are finalized
Similar to "finalized revision", but emphasizes the final state of multiple revisions.
performed the revisions
Highlights the action of revising, now completed.
brought the revisions to conclusion
Implies a detailed and complex revision process that has now reached its end.
concluded the revision
Formal alternative, emphasizing the end of the revision process.
FAQs
What's a grammatically correct alternative to "done revise"?
Instead of "done revise", use phrases like "finished revising" or "completed the revision" for grammatically correct sentences.
How can I use "revise" correctly in a sentence about completion?
To correctly use "revise" when indicating completion, say "I have finished revising" or "The revision is done", rather than "done revise".
Is "done revise" ever acceptable in formal writing?
No, "done revise" is generally not acceptable in formal writing. It's better to choose more standard English phrases.
What is the difference between "done revise" and "finished revising"?
"Done revise" is grammatically incorrect. "Finished revising" is the correct way to express the completion of the act of revising something.
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested