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Grammar
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English — causative (have/get something done)
The causative describes an action you arrange for someone else to do for you, rather than doing it yourself.
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How it works
✓ Rule
have + object + past participle means you arrange for someone else to do it: I had my hair cut; She had the car repaired. get + object + past participle has the same meaning but is more informal: I got my photos printed.
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Examples
| Structure | Example |
|---|---|
| have + object + participle | I had my hair cut. |
| get + object + participle | We got the house painted. |
| misfortune | He had his wallet stolen. |
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Good to know
⚠ Note
When you name the person doing the action, use have someone do something (base verb) or get someone to do something (to-infinitive): I had the plumber fix it / I got him to help.