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have engage

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "have engage" is not correct in English.
Did you mean "have engaged"? If this is the case, you can use it when referring to having participated or been involved in an activity or conversation. Example: "We have engaged in several discussions about the project over the past few weeks."

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News & Media

Wiki

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

Last month, he warned viewers of a "sodomite demon" on his "Manning Report" YouTube program, which apparently can be contracted by women who have engage in sex or even just kiss men who have had sex with other men.  .

News & Media

Huffington Post

To prevent further infection, do not have engage in vaginal, anal, or oral sex when you or your partner exhibits signs or symptoms of an outbreak.

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

58 human-written examples

I would not have engaged.

News & Media

The New Yorker

You have engaged.

News & Media

The Guardian

-What new issues have engaged his attention?

News & Media

The New York Times

Would we have engaged with the police?

News & Media

The Guardian

We have engaged in self-recrimination.

Moreover, the Arabs themselves have engaged.

News & Media

The New York Times

I would have engaged with Iran, I would have engaged with Saudi Arabia, from the very beginning".

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The Guardian

Homosapiens have engaged in humour for thousands of years.

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Independent

We have engaged a QC to help us do that.

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Independent
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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Consider alternative verbs like "participated", "involved", or "cooperated" to express engagement in a more precise and grammatically sound manner.

Common error

Avoid using the base form of the verb "engage" after "have". The correct form is the past participle, "engaged". Using "have engage" is a common grammatical error.

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Linguistic Context

The phrase "have engage" is grammatically incorrect. It attempts to use the auxiliary verb "have" with the base form of the verb "engage" instead of the past participle. Ludwig AI points out that "have engaged" is the correct form.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

33%

Wiki

33%

Science

33%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "have engage" is grammatically incorrect, as highlighted by Ludwig AI. The correct form is "have engaged", which uses the past participle. Although examples exist, the incorrect usage is rare. To ensure clarity and correctness, it's best to use "have engaged" or consider alternatives like ""have participated"" or ""have been involved"". The register is inappropriate as it is grammatically incorrect but, if corrected, the register can range from neutral to formal. Therefore, always double-check your verb forms to maintain grammatical accuracy in your writing.

FAQs

What is the correct form: "have engage" or "have engaged"?

The correct form is "have engaged". "Engaged" is the past participle of the verb "engage", which is required when using the auxiliary verb "have" to form the present perfect tense.

How can I rephrase "have engage" to be grammatically correct?

You can use "have engaged", "have participated", or "have been involved" depending on the context.

What are some alternatives to "have engage" that convey a similar meaning?

Alternatives include "have taken part", "have cooperated", or "have collaborated". The best choice depends on the specific context of your sentence.

Is "have engage" ever correct in English?

No, "have engage" is not grammatically correct in standard English. The correct form requires the past participle "engaged" after the auxiliary verb "have".

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