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are contributed from
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "are contributed from" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used incorrectly when trying to express the source of contributions or inputs. Example: "The funds for the project are contributed from various donors."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
15 human-written examples
All the energy consumption in this system are contributed from sustainable energy sources: concentrated solar light heats molten salt and solar cell supplies electricity for electrolysis.
Science
Note that the HOMO is contributed by one of the layers and the LUMO is contributed by the other layer in case of N-N and P-P, while in case of As-As, the HOMO and LUMO both are contributed from both the layers, in agreement with previous findings53.
Science & Research
Funds are contributed from the Title I program, from the State, and from the school district's budget.
The electrons are contributed from the reaction of CO and dihydrogen monoxide and the reducing half reactions are given in Equations 3 and 4. (3) (4).
Science
These are contributed from the coupling resonant excitation of surface plasmon polaritons of Ag nanowire and near-surface plasmon polaritons of Au nanoparticles on the ultrathin Au film.
Science
The pump and impeller materials were made from stainless steel to ensure that the ferrous ions in the solution are contributed from the carbon steel fitting only.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
45 human-written examples
While teams may not be getting any help from the new players on the offensive side, they are contributing from the mound.
News & Media
The site has also created a Mechanical Turk-style operation, with a team of humans inputting meta data for each film (workers are contributing from all over the world, with most of them coming from the US and Israel).
News & Media
The XYZMODEM protocol code was contributed from Finland.
Academia
Again in these bilayers, the HOMO is contributed from one layer and the LUMO is contributed from the other layer.
Science & Research
European nations could not agree on how much should be contributed from the public purse.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing the origin of something, prefer clearer alternatives like "come from", "are sourced from", or "are derived from" for improved clarity.
Common error
Avoid using "are contributed from" as it is grammatically awkward. Instead, restructure the sentence to use a more direct construction such as "come from" or "are sourced from" to express the origin of something.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase primarily functions as a passive voice construction, attempting to indicate the origin or source of something. However, it's an awkward and grammatically incorrect construction. Ludwig AI confirms this with its analysis that better alternatives should be used.
Frequent in
Science
70%
News & Media
20%
Academia
10%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "are contributed from" is generally considered grammatically incorrect in standard English. While it appears in a variety of sources, as shown by Ludwig, it is advisable to use clearer and more precise alternatives such as "come from", "are sourced from", or "are derived from". Ludwig AI recommends avoiding this phrase to ensure grammatical accuracy and improve clarity in writing, especially in formal or scientific contexts. Opting for these alternatives enhances the overall quality and professionalism of your communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
come from
A simple and direct way to indicate origin or source.
are sourced from
Emphasizes the origin as a source, implying a deliberate selection or procurement.
are derived from
Highlights the process of obtaining or developing something from an original source.
are generated by
Focuses on the process or mechanism that creates or produces something.
originate from
Focuses on the place or point where something begins.
stem from
Suggests a causal relationship, where the origin is the cause of something.
are drawn from
Implies extracting or taking something from a larger pool or collection.
are supplied by
Highlights the provision of something by a specific entity.
are provided by
Similar to 'are supplied by' but can also refer to a process, mechanism or condition.
are furnished by
Indicates that something is equipped or supplied by something else.
FAQs
What's a better way to say "are contributed from"?
Instead of "are contributed from", use alternatives such as "are sourced from", "come from", or "are derived from" for improved clarity and grammatical correctness.
Is "are contributed from" grammatically correct?
According to Ludwig AI, the phrase "are contributed from" is not correct in standard written English and should be avoided. Using alternatives ensures grammatical accuracy.
How can I use "come from" instead of "are contributed from"?
Replace "are contributed from" with "come from" to indicate origin or source. For example, "The ideas come from various sources" is better than "The ideas are contributed from various sources".
When should I use "are sourced from" instead of "are contributed from"?
Use "are sourced from" when you want to emphasize that something is deliberately selected or procured from a specific source. It offers a clearer and more precise alternative to "are contributed from".
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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
84%
Authority and reliability
2.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested