have done

phrase

: finish, stop
wish you would have done before I go mad

Examples of have done in a Sentence

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But the current Congress has done little to use these powers. — Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026 They board could also implement new eligibility rules for private school vouchers, as the DeSantis administration has done in the past. — Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026 Over the years, Coca-Cola has done collaborations with such companies as Adidas, Converse, Kith, Marc Jacobs and Dolce & Gabbana. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 After all, this is a man who has done so much for soccer in the country. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have done

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of have done was in the 14th century

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“Have done.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20done. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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