finish
verb (used with object)
to bring (something) to an end or to completion; complete.
have finished
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present perfectof finish.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Some students told the BBC that they have finished their exams but not completed the practical training - known as a 'House Job' - to complete their medical education.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Open have finished past 2 a.m. the following morning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
At the current pace of one restaurant a week, they’ll have finished their world tour in mid-2030.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
The new owners of the stalled Oceanwide project in downtown Los Angeles have agreed to start cleaning up the embarrassing splash of color on the city’s skyline even before they have finished formally acquiring it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Shall I presume that you have finished your work and are ready to share it with the class?”
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
