we have inserted

USAGE SUMMARY

"we have inserted" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when talking about an action that has been done in the past. For example: "We have inserted a new clause into the contract."

✓ Grammatically correct

Science

News & Media

Academia

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

51 human-written examples

"We have inserted our products and services into the lifestyles of our customers," he said.

The New York Times

We have inserted a TER record for each chain, and an END record at the end of the file.

University of California, Berkeley

She told the Sun: "We have inserted the additional text about gender identity in response to calls from families, young people and schools to show an inclusive approach.

The Guardian

The judgments we get not only stop them from spamming us; we have inserted in the order that they can't spam anybody.

The New York Times

We have inserted an hsp70-lacZ (3.7 kb) gene cassette into the egt gene open reading frame (ORF) and purified a recombinant AgMNPV (vAgEGTΔ-lacZ).

Biological Control

In addition, using the knock-in vector, we have inserted EGFP downstream of the 5T4 oncofetal antigen promoter in ES cells (5T4-GFP ES cells).

Experimental Cell Research

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

9 human-written examples

At the editing stage, we had inserted the description "minister for energy and climate change" for Greg Barker.

The Guardian - Opinion

"I've spoken to Gwladys and we've inserted the link to the competition and lived the special report so users are not served with a sorry page".

The Guardian - Sport

In 1992, we reconnected, and a month later, using DNA he'd sent us, we had inserted the protein into E. coli, which turned green when we shined ultraviolet light on it.

The New York Times - Science

We knew because we had inserted some of our people as cameramen into these predictable scenarios.

Vice

In the revised text we submitted we had inserted a number of qualifying statements in an effort to not portray the 'uncoupling' in a black and white manner.

eLife

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "we have inserted" to describe modifications made to a text, software or even physical thing, as the term itself is very flexible. Avoid using it when discussing abstract concepts.

Common error

Avoid using "we have inserted" in casual conversation or informal writing. Simpler alternatives like "we added" or "we put in" are more appropriate.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "we have inserted" functions as a statement of action, indicating that the speakers/writers have added something into a specific context. It follows the grammatical structure of subject + auxiliary verb + past participle. Ludwig confirms that it's appropriate in written English.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

Science

62%

News & Media

25%

Academia

12%

Less common in

Formal & Business

1%

Wiki

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "we have inserted" is a grammatically sound phrase suitable for formal writing and professional contexts, frequently appearing in academic, scientific, and news reporting. Ludwig confirms its correctness. When aiming for a more relaxed tone, consider alternatives such as "we added" or "we included". Keep in mind that "we have inserted" is mostly appropriate in situations where the modifications have been made to a text, software or physical thing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

we added

Focuses on the act of adding; less formal than "we have inserted".

we included

Implies incorporation as part of a whole, similar to "we have inserted".

we introduced

Suggests a formal presentation or initial placement.

we incorporated

Indicates a blending or merging of elements.

we placed

Focuses on the physical act of putting something in a specific location.

we integrated

Highlights the combination of components to form a unified system.

we appended

Suggests adding something to the end of a document or file.

we intercalated

Implies insertion between existing elements, often used in scientific contexts.

we injected

Emphasizes a forceful introduction or insertion.

we superimposed

Suggests placing one thing on top of another, often used in visual contexts.

FAQs

How to use "we have inserted" in a sentence?

The phrase "we have inserted" is used to indicate that something has been added or included within something else. For example: "We have inserted a new chapter in the book", or "We have inserted a line of code to fix the problem."

What can I say instead of "we have inserted"?

You can use alternatives like "we added", "we included", or "we introduced" depending on the context.

Is "we have inserted" formal or informal?

"We have inserted" leans towards being more formal, suitable for professional, academic, or technical writing. In informal settings, phrases like "we added" or "we put in" might be more appropriate.

What's the difference between "we have inserted" and "we added"?

While both phrases mean something has been included, "we have inserted" often implies a more deliberate or integrated placement. "We added" is a simpler, more general term for including something.