How to use "sent with this"

What Does "sent with this" Mean?

Meaning of the collocation or phrasal verb: "Sent with this" indicates that something was included or accompanied the item being sent. It emphasizes the act of sending something together with something else.
Whether meaning is compositional or semi-idiomatic: The meaning is compositional. The phrase simply combines the past participle of "send" with the preposition "with" and the demonstrative pronoun "this." The meaning is derived directly from the individual components.
Register: neutral

How to Use It

Grammatical pattern: Verb (past participle) + preposition + demonstrative pronoun
Typical objects, complements, or prepositions that follow: The phrase is typically followed by a noun or noun phrase referring to the item that was sent, e.g., "sent with this letter," "sent with this email," "sent with this package."
Can the components be separated? No, the phrase is a fixed expression and the components cannot be separated.
What sounds unnatural: Using a different preposition (e.g., "sent in this"), omitting the preposition (e.g., "sent this letter"), or using the wrong tense of the verb.

Real-World Examples

These examples are sourced from sent with this on Ludwig.guru.

"A news alert sent with this article, and the original headline, stated that the search for MH370 was declared over." — The Guardian

"Also the questionnaire was sent with this letter to facilitate the interview." — BMC Cancer

"The message we are sending with this report," he added, "is that we will not permit impunity"." — The New York Times

"An unnamed donor from Burlington, Vt., sent $50 with this message: "Because you have two young daughters"." — The New York Times

"The general solution is to set up a separate email account in your mail program specifically for sending mail with this "fake" FROM address via MIT's SMTP server, rather than via the Exchange environment." — Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Similar Phrases and Alternatives

Phrase	Context
included with this	Emphasizes inclusion; slightly more formal.
attached to this	Specifically refers to something being connected.
enclosed with this	Often used for physical documents inside an envelope.
accompanied by this	More formal and emphasizes simultaneous presence.
submitted with this	Used when formally handing something in.
provided with this	Highlights the act of supplying something.
along with this	More informal and conversational.

Common Mistakes

Using the wrong preposition: Saying "sent in this" instead of "sent with this."
Omitting the preposition: Saying "sent this email" instead of "sent with this email."
Using the incorrect verb tense: For example, saying "send with this" instead of "sent with this."

Quick-Reference Summary

Expression	Meaning	Grammatical Pattern	Register
sent with this	Included or accompanied the item being sent	Verb (past participle) + preposition + demonstrative pronoun	Neutral

FAQs

Can the parts of "sent with this" be separated, or must they stay together?

The phrase "sent with this" is a fixed expression and should not be separated. Altering the order or inserting words between the components would make the phrase grammatically incorrect and unnatural.

What is the difference between "sent with this" and "included with this"?

While both phrases indicate that something is being provided alongside something else, "sent with this" focuses on the act of sending or transmitting, while "included with this" emphasizes the act of inclusion or containment. "Included with this" is also generally considered to be slightly more formal.

What is the common mistake of omitting the preposition when using "sent with this", and how can I correct it?

A common mistake is omitting the preposition "with," resulting in phrases like "sent this email" instead of the correct "sent with this email." Always include the preposition "with" to properly indicate that the email (or other item) was sent together with something else.

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