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are associated for
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "are associated for" is not correct in standard written English.
It is unclear and does not convey a complete thought, making it difficult to determine its intended use. Example: "The symptoms are associated for the diagnosis of the disease." (This example is awkward and unclear.)
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Science
News & Media
Alternative expressions(18)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
SNPs which are associated for multiple traits are defined as hot spots for these traits.
Science
Externalising symptoms (e.g., arguing, being mean or destructive, getting into fights, stealing, setting fires) are associated for instance with conduct disorder and delinquency [ 6].
Science
64 Thus, substitution may not be a viable path to behavior modification if the substitute addiction is not independent of the primary harmful addiction, but the two are associated, for example, cannabis and alcohol.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
54 human-written examples
Jim was Senior Vice President for Public Relations - European Union for Mutual of America Life Insurance Company with whom he was associated for 22 years.
News & Media
He was associated for many years with Palm Bay Imports, a well known U.S. wine and spirits importer.
News & Media
Music director of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, he was associated for nine years with the St . Louis Symphony where he was associate principal conductor and led an innovative summer series.
News & Media
Mr. Levenson was associated for more than a quarter-century with the New York agency Doyle Dane Bernbach.
News & Media
At his death, he was the consulting picture editor for The Voice, with which he had been associated for half a century.
News & Media
He made other pictures for a studio with which he was associated for 20 years, before getting out in the late 70s to avoid typecasting.
News & Media
Tobacco was associated for him with his grandfather, with a kind of ritualized cyclical time order, where the cycle of the seasons was marked by tobacco farming.
News & Media
"The army has neither the will nor the desire to take on the Taliban and extremists with whom they have been associated for the past three decades," he said.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing relationships between concepts, use more precise and grammatically correct phrases like "are related to" or "are linked to" instead of the ambiguous phrase "are associated for".
Common error
Avoid using "associated for" to describe relationships. This construction is non-standard. Instead, opt for clearer alternatives such as "related to" or "linked to" for better clarity and grammatical accuracy.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "are associated for" attempts to describe a relationship or connection between two or more entities. As Ludwig AI points out, this phrasing is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. Alternative phrasings are often more appropriate and clear.
Frequent in
Science
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News & Media
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Formal & Business
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "are associated for" is grammatically incorrect and not recommended for use in formal writing. Ludwig AI identifies it as non-standard English. Although it appears in some contexts, such as scientific and news articles, clearer and more accurate alternatives like "are related to" or "are linked to" should be preferred to effectively convey the intended meaning of a relationship or connection. Utilizing these alternatives ensures clarity and grammatical correctness.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
are related to
Uses 'related' instead of 'associated', offering a more direct and common way to express a connection.
are linked to
Replaces 'associated' with 'linked', emphasizing a connection or relationship.
are connected to
Substitutes 'associated' with 'connected', highlighting a direct link or relationship.
are correlated with
Emphasizes a statistical relationship between two or more things.
are tied to
Suggests a strong and inseparable connection between elements.
are indicative of
Indicates that something serves as a sign or symptom of something else.
are known for
Shifts the focus to something being recognized or famous for a particular attribute.
are responsible for
Indicates causation or accountability, differing from a mere association.
are used for
Highlights the purpose or function of something rather than a general association.
are designed for
Focuses on the intended purpose or design, implying a specific intended connection or use.
FAQs
What are better ways to say "are associated for"?
Consider using alternatives like "are related to", "are linked to", or "are connected to" for clearer and more grammatically sound expressions.
How can I use "are related to" instead of "are associated for"?
Instead of saying "These symptoms are associated for this disease", try "These symptoms "are related to" this disease".
Is "are associated for" grammatically correct?
No, "are associated for" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. Use more standard phrases such as "are associated with", "are related to", or "are linked to" instead.
What is the difference between "are associated for" and "are associated with"?
"Are associated for" is not a standard English construction and should be avoided. "Are associated with" is the correct and commonly used phrase to indicate a relationship or connection. Try "are linked to" or "are related to".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
87%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested