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Have yet to receive
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"have yet to receive" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when referring to something you have been expecting or waiting for that has not arrived yet. For example: "I ordered the package two weeks ago, but I have yet to receive it."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Science
Formal & Business
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Exact Expressions
58 human-written examples
They have yet to receive any.
News & Media
They have yet to receive a response.
News & Media
I have yet to receive a reply.
News & Media
Officials have yet to receive a response.
News & Media
I have yet to receive a reply to my letter.
News & Media
Even now, millions of homeowners have yet to receive relief.
News & Media
The welders have yet to receive a cent.
News & Media
Key health workers have yet to receive smallpox jabs.
News & Media
I have yet to receive a reply," she said.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
2 human-written examples
He has yet to receive a response.
News & Media
He has yet to receive a dime.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
✓ Best practice
Use "have yet to receive" to emphasize that something expected or promised has not yet arrived or been obtained, creating a sense of anticipation or potential disappointment.
⚠ Common error
Avoid using "have yet to received". The correct form is "have yet to receive", using the base form of the verb after "to".
Linguistic Context
The phrase "have yet to receive" functions as a verbal phrase indicating that an action or event (receiving something) has not occurred up to the present time. Ludwig AI confirms its proper usage in English.
Expression frequency: Very common
✓ Frequent in
News & Media
81%
Science
9%
Formal & Business
6%
⚠ Less common in
Social Media
0%
Wiki
0%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "have yet to receive" is a common and grammatically correct way to express that something expected hasn't been obtained, according to Ludwig. Predominantly found in neutral contexts such as news and media, it conveys a sense of anticipation or expectation. For alternatives, consider "have not yet obtained" or "are still awaiting". Remember to use the base form of the verb "receive" after "to". While versatile, be mindful of the subtle emphasis it adds to the expectation of receiving something.
Alternative expressions
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
have not yet obtained
Emphasizes the act of getting or acquiring something that hasn't happened yet.
have not yet been given
Focuses on the act of being given something, highlighting that it hasn't occurred.
are still awaiting
Highlights the state of waiting for something to be received.
are still waiting on
An informal way of saying that one is waiting for something.
have not had
A more general way to express not having experienced or obtained something.
have not yet been provided with
Emphasizes that something needed has not been supplied.
More alternative expressions(6)
FAQs
How to use "have yet to receive" in a sentence?
Use "have yet to receive" to indicate that something expected or anticipated has not been obtained. For example, "I "have yet to receive" the package I ordered last week".
What can I say instead of "have yet to receive"?
You can use alternatives like "have not yet obtained", "are still awaiting", or "have not had" depending on the specific context.
Is it correct to say "has yet to receive"?
Yes, "has yet to receive" is correct when the subject is singular. For example, "He "has yet to receive" a response to his email".
What is the difference between "have yet to receive" and "still have not received"?
"Have yet to receive" implies a sense of anticipation or expectation, while "still have not received" simply states the fact that something has not been received up to this point. The former can be more formal or emphasize the waiting aspect.
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