to go through vs to have gone through

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"I'm not surprised she looked so frightened. It was a terrifying experience to go through." Could I say here "It was a terrifying experience to have gone through."?
 
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"I'm surprised she looked so frightened. It was a terrifying experience to go through." Could I say here "It was a terrifying experience to have gone through."?

Yes you could.
 

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Yes, you can, though I think you meant 'I'm not surprised she looked so frightened'.

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I think you could also say "to have been through".


"I'm surprised she looked so frightened. It was a terrifying experience to go through." Could I say here "It was a terrifying experience to have gone through."?
 

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Sorry for leaving it out. I'm going to correct it.
 
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