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has contributed with
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "has contributed with" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct usage would typically be "has contributed to" when indicating a contribution to a cause, project, or effort. Example: "She has contributed to the success of the project through her innovative ideas."
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27 human-written examples
P.E. has contributed with target deconvolution, performed NPOT experiments and in silico analysis.
Science & Research
Classic control theory has contributed with different tuning methods to obtain the gains of PID controllers for specific operation conditions.
The literature has contributed with a number of theoretical and modeling based works for RF processes, but design-based studies in general are limited.
Science
The literature on this topic has contributed with a set of operations, techniques, tools and empirical results which have not been surveyed until now.
Science
This has been an active research topic in recent years, to which our group, including Johannes Rauh, Nils Bertschinger, Eckehard Olbrich, Nihat Ay, Pradeep Banerjee, has contributed, with some surprising findings.
The pattern of corruption, senior diplomats in Kabul say, is so pervasive that it has contributed, with deteriorating security conditions, to a collapse in the popular backing for the Karzai government.
News & Media
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33 human-written examples
Another guest had contributed, with absolutely no ceremony at all, three bottles of claret to the meal.
News & Media
Over 100,000 people all over the world have contributed, with a total of almost 4m "edits" between them.
News & Media
The article also shows the analysis of the work environment and the established methodology by an interdisciplinary group of university teachers from different areas: materials, manufacturing and design who have contributed with their knowledge in the specific problem.
Science
Enel staff scientists have contributed with numerous very helpful discussions on the reservoir properties and behaviour.
Science
Many have worked on π stand-alone while others have contributed with some prior knowledge of the earlier work.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "has contributed to" instead of "has contributed with" for grammatically correct phrasing. For example: "She has contributed to the success of the project."
Common error
Avoid using "with" after "contributed". The correct preposition is "to". Using "with" creates a grammatically incorrect sentence that detracts from clarity.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "has contributed with" functions as a verb phrase within a sentence, aiming to express that someone or something has provided assistance or input. However, the preposition usage is incorrect. According to Ludwig AI, the correct preposition is to.
Frequent in
Science
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News & Media
22%
Formal & Business
15%
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "has contributed with" appears in various sources, it's grammatically incorrect. The correct phrasing is "has contributed to". Ludwig AI analysis confirms this, highlighting that the inaccurate preposition usage detracts from clarity and professionalism. Although the phrase's intention is generally understood, it's advisable to use "has contributed to", "has helped with", or other similar alternatives for clarity, grammatical correctness, and enhanced credibility.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
has made a contribution to
More formal and grammatically correct way of expressing the original idea.
has played a role in
Emphasizes the involvement or participation of someone in an event or project.
has participated in
Highlights active involvement or taking part in something.
has aided in
Focuses on providing help or support, subtly shifting the emphasis from a broader contribution to direct assistance.
has assisted in
Similar to 'has aided in', highlighting the act of helping or supporting a particular task or effort.
has been instrumental in
Suggests a crucial or vital role in achieving a particular outcome.
has helped with
Uses a more informal tone than the original phrase, focusing on assistance.
has supported
Highlights the act of providing backing or encouragement.
has added to
Suggests an increase or improvement, rather than direct contribution.
has provided input for
Focuses on offering insights or suggestions.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use "contribute" in a sentence?
The correct usage is "contribute to" or "contribute something". For example, "She contributed to the project's success" or "She contributed her expertise".
What can I say instead of "has contributed with"?
Use alternatives like "has contributed to", "has helped with", or "has played a role in" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "has contributed with" or "has contributed to"?
"Has contributed to" is the correct form. "Has contributed with" is grammatically incorrect.
What's the difference between "has contributed with" and "has assisted with"?
"Has assisted with" implies direct help or support, while the grammatically incorrect "has contributed with" is typically intended to mean providing a more general contribution. However, the correct phrase for general contribution is "has contributed to".
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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
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested