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facilitates us to
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "facilitates us to" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used incorrectly when trying to express that something makes it easier for us to do something. Example: "The new software facilitates us to complete our tasks more efficiently."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Alternative expressions(8)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
9 human-written examples
The MR image processing method used in this study facilitates us to obtain the accurate NP T2.
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.
Thanks to the video clips (see at "Culture inside Google"; "Google Culture"; "Google's organizational culture"), as well as a myriad of websites on the Internet mentioning the culture of Google, it facilitates us to understand more about Google's culture and learn more lessons about the different ways to manage this company by the establishers.
Given the important roles of miRNA in post-transcriptional regulation and its implications for cancer, characterization of miRNA facilitates us to uncover molecular mechanisms underlying the progression of androgen-independent prostate cancer (PCa).
Science
The phylogenic analysis facilitates us to array peptide repeat pattern in parallel.
Science
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51 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
"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
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.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Prefer standard and grammatically correct alternatives like "enables us to" or "allows us to" to clearly and effectively communicate your intended meaning.
Common error
Avoid using the construction "facilitates us to" as it deviates from standard English usage. Opt for simpler and more direct phrasing to maintain clarity and grammatical correctness.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "facilitates us to" is intended to function as a verb phrase indicating that something makes it easier for a group to perform an action. However, it is grammatically incorrect. According to Ludwig, it's typically used incorrectly.
Frequent in
Science
67%
News & Media
33%
Formal & Business
0%
Less common in
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "facilitates us to" aims to convey that something makes it easier for a group to do something, it is grammatically incorrect. According to Ludwig, standard alternatives such as "enables us to" or "allows us to" should be used instead. Although relatively uncommon, the phrase appears in scientific and news contexts. Therefore, it's best to avoid "facilitates us to" in favor of grammatically correct alternatives to ensure clarity and accuracy in writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
enables us to
Replaces "facilitates" with a more standard verb implying enablement.
allows us to
Uses a common and grammatically sound alternative to express permission or possibility.
helps us to
Employs a simpler verb to convey assistance.
permits us to
Conveys the meaning of granting permission or opportunity.
assists us in
Uses a different preposition and implies a helping action.
supports our ability to
Changes the structure to focus on supporting an ability rather than directly enabling an action.
makes it easier for us to
Expresses the idea of facilitation in a more verbose but grammatically correct way.
provides us the opportunity to
Highlights the provision of an opportunity or chance.
creates a way for us to
Focuses on the creation of a method or pathway.
aids us in
Offers a synonym for "helps" with a different preposition.
FAQs
Is "facilitates us to" grammatically correct?
No, the phrase "facilitates us to" is not grammatically correct in standard English. It's better to use phrases like "allows us to" or "enables us to" instead.
What's a better way to say "facilitates us to"?
Instead of "facilitates us to", you can use phrases like "helps us to", "makes it easier for us to", or "provides us the opportunity to" depending on the specific context.
What is the difference between "facilitates us to" and "enables us to"?
"Facilitates us to" is grammatically incorrect, whereas "enables us to" is a correct and widely accepted phrase that means to provide the means or opportunity to do something.
How can I use "enables us to" instead of "facilitates us to" in a sentence?
Instead of saying "The new software facilitates us to complete our tasks", you would say "The new software enables us to complete our tasks more efficiently".
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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