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has participated to
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "has participated to" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct expression is "has participated in." Example: "She has participated in several international conferences over the years."
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3 human-written examples
Practo Technologies represents the largest Asia Pacific tech deal in which Google has participated (to date).
News & Media
In the context of ITER, CEA/IRFM has participated to the design and integration of several components in the Equatorial Port plug region.
She also has participated to the design of the study, analysis and interpretation of data, and drafting the manuscript.
Science
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56 human-written examples
His sons could also have participated to provide proof: researchers normally look for markers on the Y chromosome, which is passed on virtually unchanged from father to son.
News & Media
FB and GP have participated to the realization of the experimental setup.
Science
More than 650 teams from more than 100 universities have participated to the 'Telecom Italia Big Data Challenge'.
Science
Moreover, there is a dependence between diuresis and CrCl calculation which might have participated to the improvement in CrCl.
Science
Sixteen test subjects drawn from a pool of students of the University of Roma TRE have participated to the test.
All stakeholders have participated to the design process to voice their concerns about user roles and management of the digital rights.
We therefore questioned if allometric variations might have participated to the evolutionary divergence.
Science
All authors have participated to the preparation of the manuscript.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the preposition "in" after "participated". For example, "She has participated in the conference" is correct.
Common error
Avoid using "to" after "participated". The correct preposition is "in". Using "to" is a common grammatical error.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "has participated to" functions as a verb phrase attempting to describe someone's involvement in an activity. However, it is grammatically incorrect. According to Ludwig, the correct form is "has participated in."
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "has participated to" is grammatically incorrect. The correct and widely accepted form is "has participated in". While some instances of "has participated to" can be found, they are considered errors. Ludwig AI confirms that the correct preposition is "in". Therefore, always use "has participated in" to ensure grammatical correctness and clarity in your writing. Consider alternatives like "has taken part in" or "has been involved in" for stylistic variation.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
has participated in
Changes the preposition to "in", which is the correct usage after "participated".
has taken part in
Replaces "participated" with "taken part", using "in" as the preposition.
has been involved in
Uses "been involved" instead of "participated", which implies a more general engagement.
has engaged in
Replaces "participated" with "engaged", also using the preposition "in".
has contributed to
Implies making a contribution, rather than just taking part.
has played a role in
Indicates having a specific function or part in an event or activity.
has been a part of
A more general way of saying someone was included in something.
has joined in
Suggests becoming a member of something in order to participate.
has partaken in
A more formal synonym for "participated in".
has assisted with
Suggests providing help or support during an activity, rather than simply participating.
FAQs
What is the correct preposition to use after "participated"?
The correct preposition to use after "participated" is "in". For example, you should say "participated in" rather than "participated to".
What can I say instead of "has participated to"?
You can use alternatives like "has participated in", "has taken part in", or "has been involved in" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "has participated to" or "has participated in"?
"Has participated in" is the correct phrase. "Has participated to" is grammatically incorrect.
How do I use "has participated in" in a sentence?
You can use "has participated in" in a sentence like this: "She has participated in several research projects."
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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
80%
Authority and reliability
2.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested