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be participated with
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "be participated with" is not correct in standard written English.
It is not a commonly used expression and may confuse readers. Example: "We hope to be participated with in the upcoming project." (This should be rephrased for clarity.)
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Formal & Business
Alternative expressions(20)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
Some of absent proteins have been reported to be participated with chromosome partition such as GTPase ObgE [29], cell wall biosynthesis, cell division, and cell wall turnover including cell wall biosynthesis protein ScdA [30], tubulin-liked FtsZ [31], and autolysin [32].
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
55 human-written examples
As of Tuesday, 100 of the 166 prisoners were officially deemed to be participating, with 21 now being force-fed a nutritional supplement through tubes inserted in their noses.
News & Media
The Bahrain Arts Society as it stands today has expanded to include many new members and will be participating with their pavilion at the ArtBahrain inaugural fair, to be held in Manama in October this year.
News & Media
Audrey, who only a few months ago struggled to make it across the playground, will be participating with nearly 5,000 other kids as they complete a one mile run as part of the ING KiDS ROCK race.
News & Media
"We are participating with a heavy heart".
News & Media
2009: A record 77 countries are participating with several thousand works on show.
News & Media
Ms. Madison, however, said that Unity was participating with the D.C.
News & Media
The Henan Provincial Propaganda Department ordered the local press to stop covering his candidacy, because "foreign forces are participating with ulterior purposes and attempting to overthrow our government".
News & Media
"In the 'don't ask, don't tell' situation, they're not opposed to participating in war, they're opposed to who they're participating with," Ms. McNeil said.
News & Media
To help draw wider attention to its products, Goya is participating with the Stop and Shop supermarket chain and the Food Network in a test of a new shopping system that employs in-store scanners.
News & Media
Even Sesame Street is participating with its Girl Muppets Around the World tour.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "be participated with" in your writing. Opt for clearer and more grammatically sound alternatives such as "be involved in" or "take part in".
Common error
The phrase "be participated with" often arises from an attempt to use the passive voice, but it results in an ungrammatical construction. Ensure that passive constructions are correctly formed, or rephrase the sentence to use an active voice.
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Linguistic Context
The construction "be participated with" attempts to form a passive voice but fails to do so correctly in standard English. The correct way to express passive involvement is by using phrases such as "be involved in" or "take part in". As Ludwig AI points out, the phrase is not correct.
Frequent in
Science
33%
News & Media
33%
Formal & Business
33%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
0%
Social Media
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "be participated with" is grammatically incorrect and rarely used in standard English. As Ludwig AI clearly states, it is not a commonly used expression and may confuse readers. It's advisable to use more common and grammatically correct alternatives such as "be involved in", "take part in", or "contribute to" to ensure clarity and accuracy in writing. While the phrase might appear in some sources, it does not reflect standard English usage and should be avoided.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
be involved in
This alternative uses a common and grammatically correct structure to indicate active participation.
take part in
This phrase is a standard way to express participation in an activity or event.
contribute to
This option emphasizes making a contribution as part of a larger effort.
engage in
This phrase highlights active involvement and interaction.
collaborate with
This alternative suggests working together with others on a project.
join in
This phrase is a simple and direct way to express participation.
be a part of
This option indicates being included or involved in something.
play a role in
This phrase suggests having a specific function or contribution within a larger activity.
partake in
This alternative is a more formal way to express participation.
share in
This suggests participating and experiencing something jointly with others.
FAQs
What are some alternatives to "be participated with"?
Instead of "be participated with", you can use phrases like "be involved in", "take part in", or "contribute to" depending on the context.
Is "be participated with" grammatically correct?
No, "be participated with" is not grammatically correct in standard English. It's better to use alternatives like "be involved in" or "take part in".
How can I use "participate" correctly in a passive construction?
You can use "participate" in a passive construction by rephrasing the sentence. For example, instead of "be participated with", use "be invited to participate" or "opportunities to participate are available".
What's the difference between "be participated with" and "participate in"?
"Be participated with" is not a standard English phrase and is considered incorrect. A correct alternative is to use the active voice phrase "participate in", which means to take part in something.
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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
82%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested