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have been provide
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "have been provide" is not correct in English.
Did you mean "have been provided"? You can use "have been provided" to indicate that something has been given or supplied to someone in the past and continues to be relevant. Example: "The necessary resources have been provided to all team members to ensure the project's success."
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News & Media
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
2 human-written examples
As a consequence, it has been recommended that the continuity of psychoeducations the psychiatry nurses applied have been provide in psychiatry clinic.
Science
Even though the references have been provide in the main text, it is desirable that proper referencing be done independently for the methods section.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
58 human-written examples
Traditionally, both have been provided together.
News & Media
They have been provided by the respondents".
News & Media
No other reasons have been provided".
News & Media
Both figures have been provided by City Hall.
News & Media
"Some assistance may have been provided".
News & Media
Which would have been provided by Mum.
News & Media
The dessert cart might have been provided by central casting.
News & Media
Tennis courts and under ground divisions have been provided for.
News & Media
They traditionally have been provided without charge to medical schools.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct past participle form "provided" instead of the base form "provide" after "have been" to ensure grammatical accuracy.
Common error
Avoid using the base form of a verb (e.g., "provide") after auxiliary verbs like "have been". The correct form is the past participle (e.g., "provided"). Using the base form results in a grammatically incorrect sentence.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "have been provide" is intended to function as part of a verb phrase in the passive voice. However, it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI indicates that the correct form is "have been provided".
Frequent in
Science
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News & Media
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Formal & Business
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "have been provide" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "have been provided". As Ludwig AI points out, using "provide" after "have been" is a common error; the past participle "provided" is required. Although examples of the incorrect phrase exist, they should be avoided in formal writing. When aiming to express that something has been supplied or made available, always use "have been provided" or consider alternatives like "have been supplied" or "have been given" to ensure grammatical accuracy and clarity.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
have been provided
Corrects the grammatical error by using the past participle "provided" instead of the base form "provide".
have been giving
Replaces "provide" with "giving", suggesting an ongoing action of supplying something.
have been supplying
Replaces "provide" with "supplying", emphasizing the act of furnishing or equipping.
have been offering
Replaces "provide" with "offering", implying a willingness to supply something if needed.
have furnished
Uses a more formal term for providing something, emphasizing a complete supply.
were provided
Changes the tense and voice to passive past, indicating that something was supplied at a specific time.
have contributed
Shifts the focus to the act of contributing something, implying a shared effort.
have been the source of
Alters the structure to indicate the origin or cause of something.
have been responsible for providing
Adds emphasis on the responsibility of someone for providing something
have been instrumental in providing
Highlights the key role or importance in providing something
FAQs
What is the correct grammatical form, "have been provide" or "have been provided"?
"Have been provided" is the grammatically correct form. The phrase requires the past participle of the verb "provide", which is "provided".
Can I use "have been provide" in any context?
No, "have been provide" is generally considered grammatically incorrect in standard English. You should always use "have been provided".
What does "have been provided" mean?
"Have been provided" means that something has been given or supplied. For example, "The necessary resources have been provided to all team members."
What are some alternatives to "have been provided"?
Alternatives include "have been supplied", "have been given", or depending on context, phrases that emphasize the ongoing nature of providing something, such as "have been offering" or "have been giving".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
1.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested