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facilitated us to
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "facilitated us to" is not correct in standard written English.
A more appropriate construction would be "facilitated us in" or "enabled us to." Example: "The new software facilitated us in streamlining our workflow."
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Alternative expressions(5)
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Exact Expressions
10 human-written examples
The result demonstrated that rational use of donor parents and appropriate backcrossing facilitated us to successfully develop a new P/TGMS line Hua1228S with bacterial blight, blast resistance and P/TGMS trait within only five years.
Science
This facilitated us to compare binding free energies of cocrystal ligand and newly designed molecule R1.
The detailed neurocognitive test battery facilitated us to achieve a broad profile of the sample, supporting the study's strength.
Availability of crystal structure of MTB l-AlaDH bound with co-factor NAD+ facilitated us to employ structure-based virtual screening approach to obtain new hits from a commercial library of Asinex database using energy-optimized pharmacophore modeling.
Furthermore, the contour map produced by the model facilitated us to better elucidate the molecular basis of enzyme enantioselectivtiy, and was potential for the application of rational design of the enzyme.
The formulation has facilitated us to study the modal properties, viz., field distribution, birefringence, dispersion and mode effective area, of a variety of practical two-dimensional structures namely, planar structure, coupler, semiconductor optical waveguides, optical fibers and arbitrary profile microstructured fibers which are uniquely important in photonics and guided-wave devices.
Science
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50 human-written examples
The MR image processing method used in this study facilitates us to obtain the accurate NP T2.
"Cities should be there to facilitate us to succeed in our conservation programmes rather than these imperialistic policies," Muchinguri said, adding she was speaking on behalf of the southern African region that is home to three-quarters of the savannah jumbo population.
News & Media
This could facilitate us to identify whether the LO type affects the discriminative value of tags.
Science
The resulting reduction of differential order facilitates us to develop the flux discretization scheme in a stencil with comparatively fewer points.
The aim of this study is to conceptualize a novel approach, which facilitates us to design prototype interfaces for healthcare software.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When aiming for clarity and correctness, substitute "facilitated us to" with more standard English phrases such as "enabled us to" or "helped us to".
Common error
Avoid using "facilitated us to"; instead, use "facilitated us in" or rephrase the sentence with alternatives like "helped us" or "enabled us".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "facilitated us to" attempts to express that something made it easier for a group to do something. However, based on Ludwig AI, the phrase is not grammatically correct in standard English. Correct usage involves alternative constructions.
Frequent in
Science
70%
News & Media
15%
Formal & Business
15%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
0%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "facilitated us to" appears in various contexts, Ludwig AI indicates that it is grammatically incorrect in standard English. More appropriate alternatives include phrases like "enabled us to", "helped us to", or "facilitated us in". Despite its presence in some scientific and news sources, it's advisable to use grammatically sound alternatives for clarity and correctness, particularly in formal writing. When aiming to express assistance or enablement, opting for these alternatives will ensure more effective and accurate communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
enabled us to
Replaces "facilitated" with "enabled", offering a grammatically sound alternative with very similar meaning.
helped us to
Uses a simpler verb, "helped", to convey the same meaning of assistance.
allowed us to
Replaces "facilitated" with "allowed", indicating permission or opportunity granted.
assisted us in
Changes the structure to "assisted us in" followed by a gerund, which is grammatically correct.
aided us in
Similar to "assisted us in", providing help or support for an action.
made it easier for us to
Expands the phrase to explain that something became less difficult.
paved the way for us to
Implies preparation or creation of opportunity for a subsequent action.
supported us in
Indicates providing encouragement or assistance for a particular task.
contributed to our ability to
Highlights the contribution towards gaining a capability or skill.
played a role in our
Shows implication in an event or outcome, implying contribution.
FAQs
Is "facilitated us to" grammatically correct?
No, "facilitated us to" is not considered grammatically correct in standard English. A more appropriate construction would be "facilitated us in" or "enabled us to".
What can I say instead of "facilitated us to"?
You can use alternatives such as "enabled us to", "helped us to", or "allowed us to" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "facilitated us to" or "facilitated us in"?
"Facilitated us in" is the correct and more commonly accepted form. "Facilitated us to" is generally considered grammatically incorrect.
How can I rephrase a sentence using "facilitated us to" to make it grammatically sound?
Replace "facilitated us to" with "helped us to", "enabled us to", or restructure the sentence to use "facilitated us in" followed by a gerund (e.g., "facilitated us in achieving").
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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
83%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested