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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Skromeda said that some local producers had done back-of-the-envelope math, and figured that Manitoba would still come out on top due to the currency exchange rate. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 Ohtani went one for four with a walk and did not address reporters Wednesday and has done so only once in the last five weeks despite multiple requests. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 While the Panthers have struggled to establish the run offensively, their defense has done the opposite. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 Making people’s lives better does not mean having a symbolic vote on something that goes to the Senate and dies — that’s what the Republicans have done for two years. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2026.

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