have yet to — have not done something up to now, but may do it in the future
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: have not done something up to now, but may do it in the future
Pronunciation (IPA): /hæv jet tuː/
Example Sentences
- My boss has yet to approve my vacation request that I submitted three months ago.
- Scientists have yet to discover a cure for Monday blues.
- The company has yet to announce the results of the quarterly meeting.
have yet to
VERB[/hæv jet tuː/]
have not done something up to now, but may do it in the future

a young chef stands at the stove holding a ladle full of pancake batter above a hot griddle. The griddle is heated and ready with butter melting on its surface. The chef pauses thoughtfully, looking at recipe ingredients still scattered on the counter nearby. Other breakfast items like eggs and bacon are already cooking, but the pancakes remain unmade. A family member sits at the table waiting expectantly with an empty plate and fork ready. something that has not been done yet but is still intended to happen

Her goals are set, but investors she has yet to met!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'have yet to' combines the auxiliary verb 'have' with 'yet', which derives from Old English 'giet', meaning 'still' or 'as yet'. This construction developed in modern English to emphasize an action that remains incomplete or unfulfilled up to the present moment.
Breakdown
have (auxiliary verb indicating present perfect) + yet (from Old English 'giet', meaning 'still/as yet') + to (infinitive marker), forming a structure that expresses an incomplete action with emphatic force.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss has yet to approve my vacation request that I submitted three months ago.”
“Scientists have yet to discover a cure for Monday blues.”
“The company has yet to announce the results of the quarterly meeting.”
“I have yet to meet someone who actually enjoys doing taxes.”
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