Aug 11, 2004 19:35
20 yrs ago
English term
present perfect of "head" as in to be the head of something
English
Social Sciences
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
...as in ...The organization "is headed" by ....
The organization "is head" by...
Thank you
The organization "is head" by...
Thank you
Responses
| 5 +2 | has been headed |
Paul Dixon
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| 5 +12 | headed |
Michael Powers (PhD)
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| 5 +3 | a bunch of 'heads' |
airmailrpl
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Responses
+2
20 hrs
Paul Dixon
Brazil
Brazil
Native in English
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English
Works in field
Brazil
PT/EN Translator - ABRATES Certified
Native in: English (Variants: UK, British) 
, Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian)
Works in: Portuguese to English, English to Portuguese
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4
English term (edited):
present perfect of
Selected
has been headed
This is the present perfect form of "head" in this context - actually the present perfect passive.
Peer comment(s):
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Refugio
20 hrs
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| agree |
Margaret Lagoyianni
: The organisation "has been headed by" = Present perfect of verb 'be' + past participle of main verb 'to head'
3 days 5 hrs
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Comment: "thank you "
+12
2 mins
Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
United States
Native in English
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English
United States
US Court Cert. 1980 Ph.D. 1981
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English, English to Spanish, and 2 more.
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25
English term (edited):
present perfect of
headed
Merriam Webster 11th edition
Main Entry:3head
Function:verb
Date:14th century
transitive verb
1 : BEHEAD
2 a : to put a head on : fit a head to *head an arrow* b : to form the head or top of *tower headed by a spire*
3 : to act as leader or head to *head a revolt*
4 a : to get in front of so as to hinder, stop, or turn back b : to take a lead over (as a racehorse) : SURPASS c : to pass (a stream) by going round above the source
5 a : to put something at the head of (as a list) b : to stand as the first or leading member of *heads the list of heroes*
6 : to set the course of *head a ship northward*
7 : to drive (as a soccer ball) with the head
intransitive verb
1 : to form a head *this cabbage heads early*
2 : to point or proceed in a certain direction
Mike :)
Main Entry:3head
Function:verb
Date:14th century
transitive verb
1 : BEHEAD
2 a : to put a head on : fit a head to *head an arrow* b : to form the head or top of *tower headed by a spire*
3 : to act as leader or head to *head a revolt*
4 a : to get in front of so as to hinder, stop, or turn back b : to take a lead over (as a racehorse) : SURPASS c : to pass (a stream) by going round above the source
5 a : to put something at the head of (as a list) b : to stand as the first or leading member of *heads the list of heroes*
6 : to set the course of *head a ship northward*
7 : to drive (as a soccer ball) with the head
intransitive verb
1 : to form a head *this cabbage heads early*
2 : to point or proceed in a certain direction
Mike :)
Peer comment(s):
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NancyLynn
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Thank you, NancyLynn - Mike :)
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| agree |
Alexander Demyanov
1 min
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Thank you, Alexander - Mike :)
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| agree |
Jirina Nevosadova
3 mins
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Thank you, Jirina - Mike :)
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| agree |
sarahl (X)
12 mins
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Thank you, sarahl - Mike :)
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| agree |
Laurel Porter (X)
15 mins
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Thank you, Laurel - Mike :)
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| agree |
Claudia Andreani
22 mins
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Thank you, Claudia - Mike :)
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humbird
: I don't understand why quoting entire section. Definition asker needs is 3 in this lineup. Dictionary doesn't help when English as a Second Language person looking for that decisive meaning. Remember KISS -- Keep it Simple, Soldier!
25 mins
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Actually the past participle is in 2b. The present perfect is the present of have (i.e., "have" or "has") followed by the past participle. When stating a company "is headed" it is really the passive voice, a form of "be" followed by the past participle.
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Nanny Wintjens
32 mins
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Thank you, N. Wintjens - Mike :)
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| agree |
Marian Greenfield
38 mins
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Thank you, Marian - Mike :)
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| agree |
eccotraduttrice
1 hr
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Thank you, Karena - Mike :)
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Refugio
: I might have agreed with 'headed', but your revised answer to Susan is a bit confused.
3 hrs
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I agree my first revised answer to Susan was confusing. I have attempted to explain it more clearly. I appreciate your positive criticism. Thank you - Mike :)
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Ramesh Madhavan
14 hrs
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Rajan Chopra
16 hrs
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| agree |
Tahir
19 hrs
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+3
18 mins
airmailrpl
Brazil
Brazil
Native in English
&
English
Works in field
Brazil
Technical - Fast - good price - accurate
Native in: English (Variant: US) , Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian)
Works in: English to Portuguese, Portuguese to English, English, and 1 more.
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3
English term (edited):
present perfect of "head"
a bunch of 'heads'
The organization "is headed" by...
Mr Smith will head the organization
Mr Jones heads the department
Mr Brown is heading the debate
I head the list
John is going to head the pack
Mr Smith will head the organization
Mr Jones heads the department
Mr Brown is heading the debate
I head the list
John is going to head the pack
Peer comment(s):
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humbird
: Yes, "head" in this case is NOT that important attachment to our body, This "head" is verb. A person "head"s a group, the group "is headed" by the person.
17 mins
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thank you
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Refugio
3 hrs
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thank you
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| agree |
Eva Olsson
: is headed
1 day 23 hrs
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