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received shared
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "received shared" is not correct and does not make sense in written English.
It seems to be an incomplete or incorrect combination of words that lacks clarity and proper grammatical structure. Example: "The documents were received shared among the team" does not convey a clear meaning.
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Alternative expressions(20)
previously communicated
earlier exchanged
before revealed
existed shared
indicated shared
considered shared
once disseminated
had exchanged
derived shared
observed shared
formerly imparted
already disclosed
had communicated
served shared
gave shared
secretariat shared
improved shared
established shared
generated shared
had shared
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5 human-written examples
Along with the restricted sharing function, users can also choose who they'd like to received shared articles from.
News & Media
Tedi Sarafian was hired to write Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, which he eventually received shared story credit for, while David C. Wilson was to write Terminator 4. Before any revisions were done, T3 initially took place in 2001 and revolved around the first attacks between Skynet and humans.
Wiki
Formal antenatal hand-held records were perceived to be ineffective in supporting handover and clinical communication by one patient who had received shared antenatal care.
Science
GPs thought that the majority of women who received shared antenatal care returned in the first seven to 10 days postpartum.
Science
Individuals who received care in neurology and primary care settings were less likely to receive depression screening than those who received shared care (QI 20 X2 = 6.2, df = 2; 26.21; p < 0.001).
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
52 human-written examples
Those receiving epilepsy care in both settings were classified as receiving shared care.
Science
Individuals receiving shared care were more likely to receive QI concordant care than those receiving neurology or primary care (X2 = 30.2; p < 0.001).
Science
He also received shares totalling £2.9 million, with £1.1 million of them being backdated from 2008.
News & Media
Its co-founders, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, were issued shares with 10 votes apiece, while public shareholders received shares with only one vote.
News & Media
Each of Facebook's non-executive directors received shares worth $300,000, in what will be an annual grant.
News & Media
Ross McEwan, chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland, received shares on Friday worth almost £1.5m in the bailed-out bank.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "received shared" in formal writing. Instead, use alternatives like "shared upon receipt" or "received for sharing" to ensure clarity and grammatical correctness.
Common error
Do not assume that "received shared" is a proper past participle construction. Always use the correct past participle form (e.g., "shared") with auxiliary verbs or in passive voice constructions.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "received shared" functions as a verb phrase attempting to describe the action of receiving something that is intended to be shared. However, as Ludwig AI points out, this combination is grammatically unconventional and lacks clarity.
Frequent in
Science
60%
News & Media
40%
Formal & Business
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Less common in
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "received shared" is grammatically incorrect and not recommended for use in formal English. As Ludwig AI notes, this combination of words lacks clarity and proper grammatical structure. While some examples exist in news and scientific contexts, it's best to opt for clearer alternatives like "shared upon receipt" or "received for sharing". Ensure correct verb conjugation and consider the context to choose the most appropriate and grammatically sound phrasing to convey the intended meaning.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
shared upon receipt
Highlights the immediacy of sharing something after it has been received.
received for sharing
Emphasizes the purpose for which something was received, which is to be shared.
received and distributed
Focuses on the action of both receiving and then passing something along to others.
jointly received
Indicates that multiple parties received something together or at the same time.
collectively received
Stresses that the reception was a group effort or experience.
received with others
Highlights that the reception happened in conjunction with other people.
received in common
Emphasizes that what was received is meant to be used or enjoyed by everyone.
received as a group
Highlights that the reception was a group effort or experience.
were given to share
Shifts the focus from receiving to being given something with the explicit intention of sharing.
distributed after reception
Focuses on the distribution aspect that occurred after the item was received.
FAQs
How can I properly express the idea of receiving something meant to be shared?
Instead of "received shared", use phrases like "shared upon receipt", "received for sharing", or "collectively received" to convey the meaning clearly and grammatically.
What is a more grammatically sound way to say something was 'received shared' among a group?
You can rephrase it as "The information was "shared among the group after it was received"" or "The group "jointly received the information"".
Is "received shared" considered correct English?
No, "received shared" is not considered correct English. It's better to use grammatically correct alternatives such as "shared after receiving" or "received and distributed".
What alternatives can I use instead of "received shared" in academic writing?
In academic writing, opt for more precise and formal alternatives like "collectively obtained", "jointly accessed", or "mutually received" depending on the specific context.
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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
81%
Authority and reliability
2.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested