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We've been trying to reach you

🇬🇧 UK //wiːv bɪn ˈtraɪɪŋ tə riːtʃ juː// 🇺🇸 US //wiv bɪn ˈtraɪɪŋ tə riʧ ju//

Meaning of We've been trying to reach you

An expression indicating efforts to contact someone.

In simple words: We have been trying to contact you.

We've been trying to reach you in a sentence

• We've been trying to reach you for days!
• Sorry, I missed your call. We've been trying to reach you.
• If you haven't received our emails, we've been trying to reach you.
• They've said that they've been trying to reach you about the meeting.
• We've been trying to reach you since last week to discuss your application.

How to use We've been trying to reach you

Commonly used in both spoken and written communication; appropriate in formal and informal contexts when attempting to connect with someone.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a group of friends trying to call you but can't get through.

Related words

Collocations with We've been trying to reach you

• trying to contact you
• reach you by phone
• struggling to reach you
• unable to reach you
• reached out to you

Synonyms for We've been trying to reach you

• attempt to contact you
• trying to get in touch
• have been calling you
• seeking to communicate
• reaching out to you

Common mistakes with We've been trying to reach you

• Omitting 'we've' and saying only 'been trying to reach you.'
• Using 'reach' incorrectly, such as 'reaching you' instead of 'reach you.'

Frequently asked questions about We've been trying to reach you

What does We've been trying to reach you mean?

We have been trying to contact you.

What is the definition of We've been trying to reach you?

An expression indicating efforts to contact someone.

How do you use We've been trying to reach you in a sentence?

We've been trying to reach you for days!

Can you give another example of We've been trying to reach you?

Sorry, I missed your call. We've been trying to reach you.

What are synonyms for We've been trying to reach you?

Common alternatives include attempt to contact you, trying to get in touch, have been calling you, seeking to communicate, reaching out to you.

What words go with We've been trying to reach you?

It commonly pairs with trying to contact you, reach you by phone, struggling to reach you, unable to reach you, reached out to you.

What are common mistakes when using We've been trying to reach you?

Omitting 'we've' and saying only 'been trying to reach you.' Using 'reach' incorrectly, such as 'reaching you' instead of 'reach you.'

How do you pronounce We've been trying to reach you?

US: //wiv bɪn ˈtraɪɪŋ tə riʧ ju//, UK: //wiːv bɪn ˈtraɪɪŋ tə riːtʃ juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We've been trying to reach you?

Commonly used in both spoken and written communication; appropriate in formal and informal contexts when attempting to connect with someone.