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have successfully done
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "have successfully done" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that an action has been completed successfully in the past and has relevance to the present. Example: "We have successfully done all the necessary preparations for the event."
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News & Media
Academia
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Alternative expressions(2)
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Exact Expressions
37 human-written examples
I have successfully done this many times.
News & Media
You have successfully done the 2-Step.
For a start, India should study how small countries have successfully done this.
News & Media
The initial valuation was on the basis of being able to bottle lightning a second time, and very few companies have successfully done that".
News & Media
Although Soueif admits to worrying about "writing the revolution" when she actually needed to be part of the revolt, she seems to have successfully done both.
News & Media
For example, Ms. Barker related the following quotation and description of Mr. Lynch: " 'They have successfully done one surgery on her,' he said, smiling as he joked about pink casts for her broken limbs.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
23 human-written examples
Against the odds, he has successfully done so.
News & Media
Having successfully done so, it was time for some saving practice.
News & Media
The winger could then link with Depay as Shaw had successfully done.
News & Media
Nobody has successfully done it in real time, even for RoboCup football.
News & Media
Wherever you are in the industry, no one will encourage you to do anything other than what you've successfully done before".
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "have successfully done" to clearly indicate the completion and successful execution of a task or action in a way that is easily understood.
Common error
Avoid using "have successfully done" in overly passive constructions. Instead of "Mistakes have successfully been done", prefer the active voice: "We have successfully corrected the mistakes."
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "have successfully done" functions as a present perfect construction emphasizing the completion and success of an action. Ludwig examples show it used to highlight achievements across various domains.
Frequent in
News & Media
57%
Academia
13%
Formal & Business
11%
Less common in
Science
9%
Wiki
6%
Reference
4%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "have successfully done" is a commonly used present perfect construction to indicate that an action has been completed with a positive result. According to Ludwig, this phrase is grammatically correct and sees frequent use in various contexts, including news, academia, and business. While alternatives like "have accomplished" or "have achieved" may offer more formal alternatives, "have successfully done" remains a versatile and readily understandable option for conveying the successful completion of an action.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
have accomplished
Replaces 'successfully done' with a single word conveying completion and achievement.
have achieved
Similar to 'accomplished', focusing on the attainment of a desired outcome.
have completed successfully
Reorders the phrase to emphasize completion before success.
have executed proficiently
Uses 'executed' to highlight the carrying out of a task, and 'proficiently' to emphasize skill.
have finalized effectively
Highlights the finalization aspect of a task and its effective outcome.
have brought to fruition
More metaphorical, suggesting a process that has come to a successful end.
have triumphed in
Implies overcoming challenges to achieve success.
have prevailed in
Similar to 'have triumphed in', but with a sense of overcoming adversity.
have aced
Informal way of saying that something was done successfully.
have nailed
An even more informal way of saying something was done perfectly.
FAQs
How can I use "have successfully done" in a sentence?
The phrase "have successfully done" indicates that an action has been completed with a positive outcome. For example, "We "have successfully done" all the preparations for the event" or "The team "have successfully done" the marketing campaign".
What are some alternatives to "have successfully done"?
You can use alternatives such as "have accomplished", "have achieved", or "have completed successfully" depending on the context.
Is it better to say "have successfully done" or "successfully did"?
"Have successfully done" uses the present perfect tense, indicating a completed action with relevance to the present. "Successfully did" is simple past tense. "Have successfully done" is often preferred when emphasizing the impact or continuation of the successful action.
Which is more formal, "have successfully done" or "have accomplished"?
"Have accomplished" is generally considered more formal than "have successfully done". Both are appropriate in professional settings, but "have accomplished" carries a slightly stronger tone of achievement.
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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
86%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested