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bring impact on
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "bring impact on" is not correct in standard written English.
A more appropriate phrase would be "have an impact on." Example: "The new policy will have a significant impact on employee productivity."
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Therefore, some polar sites of the compounds in test set 2 may bring impact on the final metabolic site rankings.
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If a planning scheme is not appropriate, both the consumers' convenience and power supply reliability will be affected and the network loss and voltage drop may increase as well (an inappropriate planning scheme will bring impacts on both the consumers' convenience and power supply reliability and increase the network loss and voltage drop as well).
Their changes bring high impact on both the business processes and the software itself.
Apart from creating pores, horizontal overetching could also bring negative impact on or even neutralize the passivation.
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This kind of chemical reaction can bring obvious impact on indoor air quality (IAQ) and building occupant health.
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So an irreversible change on the major energy substance (ATP) production route would inevitably bring adverse impact on cell growth and solvent production.
At last, authors had concluded that this hybrid optimization method can increase the sensitivity and performance for detecting and modelling gene-gene interactions that can bring huge impact on the complex human trait.
In Fig. 6a, the S_Spacer dielectric also brings the impact on the energy band of channel region.
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Because of its implementation in a wide range of applications, machine learning has covered almost every scientific domain, which has brought great impact on the science and society [19].
Wind power from big wind farms, with randomness, volatility and intermittent, will bring adverse impacts on the connected power system.
Vehicular emissions, in this context, can bring serious impacts on air quality and thus, have received increasing research attention (Sharma et al. 2010).
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use the correct idiom "have an impact on" instead of "bring impact on". This ensures grammatical accuracy and clarity.
Common error
Avoid using "bring" when you mean to express that something has an effect. "Bring" implies carrying something to a place, not creating an effect. Use "have an impact on" to correctly show influence.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "bring impact on" attempts to describe causation or influence. However, it's grammatically non-idiomatic and considered incorrect, as noted by Ludwig. The correct and widely accepted form is "have an impact on".
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "bring impact on" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in formal writing. Ludwig confirms this assessment, recommending the correct idiom "have an impact on" instead. While some sources may use the phrase, it's best to stick to standard English to ensure clarity and credibility. Alternative phrases such as "affect" or "influence" can also be used to express causation or influence. The phrase appears infrequently across various source categories, so using the correct alternatives is always a better option.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
have an impact on
Uses the standard idiomatic expression with "have".
affect
A single verb that directly expresses the idea of influence.
influence
Another single verb synonymous with "affect".
have a bearing on
Implies a relationship or relevance to something.
make an impression on
Suggests a noticeable or memorable effect.
exert influence on
Highlights the act of applying influence.
create an effect on
Focuses on the creation of a consequence.
leave a mark on
Emphasizes a lasting or significant influence.
shape
Implies molding or guiding something.
sway
Suggests persuading or influencing a decision.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say something has an effect?
The standard way to express that something has an effect is to use the idiom "have an impact on". Alternatives include "affect" or "influence".
Is 'bring impact on' grammatically correct?
No, "bring impact on" is not grammatically correct in standard English. The correct idiom is "have an impact on".
Can I use 'bring' instead of 'have' when talking about impact?
In most contexts, using "bring" to describe an impact is incorrect. Stick to the idiomatic expression "have an impact on", or use single-word verbs like "affect" or "influence".
What's the difference between 'affect' and 'have an impact on'?
"Affect" is a verb that directly expresses causing an impact, while "have an impact on" is an idiomatic phrase using a noun. Both are correct, but "affect" is more concise.
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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
81%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested