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Please have a look
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"Please have a look" is a perfectly correct and usable phrase in written and spoken English
It is often used as a polite request for someone to look at something. For example, you could say "Please have a look at these documents and let me know your thoughts."
✓ Grammatically correct
Academia
News & Media
Science
Formal & Business
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17 human-written examples
Please have a look!
Academia
"Please have a look at the sea of negative comments mentioning this on Apple's pertinent upgrade download page.
News & Media
Please have a look at our recently updated reproduction services and policies.
Academia
Please have a look at the original list and leave a comment if I have missed any out, as I am sure I have.
News & Media
11 Responses to "About me" Please have a look at my working paper on RG: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313164189_A_fast_gradient_descent_algorithm_for_strictly_quasiconvex_functions.net/publication/313164189_A_fast_gradient_descent_algorithm_for_strictly_quasiconvex_functions
Academia
Will you please have a look at that one also, and will you tell me whether it presents a correct picture of the situation?
Academia
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
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43 human-written examples
I had contacted the police when I received a bomb threat but, as they pointed out, "you know what the library looks like, so please have a walk around to see if anything is out of place".
News & Media
Please also have a look at my creative portfolio for other work.
Academia
Last but not least, please also have a look at our Forums, the most interactive place for the Next Wave community.
Science & Research
From this week, if you are coming to the site on a tablet, you'll see a banner on the News homepage with a "take me there" button, leading to the new version of the site: So if you want the latest view of what we are working on, please do have a look, and use the "tell us what you think" button to send us your views.
News & Media
And please also have a look at an op-ed that appeared in The Virginian-Pilot, the local paper here, about this issue.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
✓ Best practice
Use "Please have a look" when you want to politely direct someone's attention to something that requires their consideration or review. It's suitable for both written and spoken communication.
⚠ Common error
While versatile, "Please have a look" can sound overly formal in very casual settings. Opt for simpler alternatives like "Check this out" or "Take a look" when communicating with close friends or colleagues in an informal environment.
Linguistic Context
The phrase "Please have a look" functions as an imperative, specifically a polite request or instruction. It's used to direct someone's attention to something for their review or consideration. Ludwig AI confirms its usability.
Expression frequency: Common
✓ Frequent in
Academia
25%
News & Media
25%
Formal & Business
25%
⚠ Less common in
Science
25%
Wiki
0%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "Please have a look" is a versatile and polite imperative phrase used to request someone's attention or review of something. Ludwig AI confirms that this phrase is perfectly correct and usable in both written and spoken English. It's commonly used across various contexts, including academia, news media, formal business communications, and science, though with varying degrees of frequency. While appropriate for most situations, it might sound slightly formal in very casual settings. Alternatives like "Check this out" may be more suitable in those contexts.
Alternative expressions
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
Kindly take a look
Replaces "please" with "kindly", adding a touch more formality.
Would you please examine
Uses a more formal verb ("examine") instead of "look".
Please take a moment to review
Specifies the action as "reviewing" and emphasizes the time commitment.
I'd appreciate your review
Shifts from a direct request to expressing appreciation for a review.
Could you check this out
More informal and direct, replacing "look" with "check out".
Please consider
Simplifies the request to a general consideration.
More alternative expressions(6)
FAQs
How can I politely ask someone to review a document?
You can use phrases like "Please have a look", "Kindly review this document", or "I would appreciate your feedback on this".
What are some informal alternatives to "Please have a look"?
Informal alternatives include "Check this out", "Take a look", or "See what you think".
Is "Please have a look" appropriate for formal emails?
Yes, "Please have a look" is appropriate for formal emails when you want to politely request someone's attention to something.
When should I use "Please have a look" versus "Please take a look"?
Both phrases are generally interchangeable. "Please have a look" might be slightly more formal, but the difference is minimal. Choose the one that sounds more natural in the context.
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