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it facilitates to
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase 'it facilitates to' is not considered grammatically correct in English.
The correct phrasing is 'it facilitates'. For example, "This tool facilitates faster data entry."
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5 human-written examples
It even cements family ties and friendships as it facilitates to stay in touch with relatives or friends wherever they are living via social networks and messaging services.
News & Media
It is because their transition probabilities p t−1,t are increasing in t, and it facilitates to achieve higher states t in the MC with higher probability (i.e., higher MSE t 's).
Moreover, it facilitates to appreciate relationships between related phenomena in different fields of science, describing properties and phenomena of neural systems as more specific instances of general principles underlying behavior of all kinds of complex dynamical systems.
Science
It facilitates to evaluate routine data for scientific purposes.
It facilitates to determine the urban neighbourhood of each participant using ego-centred network-dependent neighbourhoods based on anonymised address coordinates.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
55 human-written examples
One of the Internet's greatest strengths is the degree to which it facilitates access to any of its resources from users anywhere in the world.
18– 20 Also, it facilitates mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
It is facilitated to implement and demand minimal easy-to-obtain data input [9].
Science
It may facilitate to exchange the genetic material between symbionts and hosts.
Science
The services don't necessarily keep track of how many exchanges take place, though HomeExchange.com estimates that it facilitates 6,000 to 10,000 exchanges a year.
News & Media
Then it facilitates loans to cover the $30,000 franchise fee, buy equipment and pay for other opening expenses.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "it facilitates" without the "to" after the verb. For example, write "This process facilitates growth" instead of "This process facilitates to grow".
Common error
A common mistake is adding "to" after "facilitates". Ensure that the verb is followed directly by the object or the result, not an infinitive. Correct usage is "It facilitates learning", not "It facilitates to learn".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "it facilitates to" is grammatically incorrect; the correct form is "it facilitates". The intended function is to express that something makes a process or outcome easier or more likely. This phrase introduces the agent of facilitation.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "it facilitates to" is grammatically incorrect. The correct usage is "it facilitates", followed by a noun or noun phrase. While examples of the incorrect phrase exist, they are considered errors. Ludwig AI flags this phrase as incorrect, advising against its use. Alternatives like "it enables", "it assists in" and "it aids in" can be used depending on the context. Always ensure that the verb "facilitates" is followed directly by its object, without the unnecessary addition of "to".
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
it enables
Focuses on providing the means or opportunity for something to occur. Omits the 'to'.
it assists in
Highlights the support given to a process, removing the 'to'.
it aids in
Emphasizes the helpfulness of something towards a specific outcome and avoids 'to'.
it contributes to
Highlights the role of something as a factor in a larger result and does not include 'to'.
it promotes
Suggests encouragement or advancement of something, without the 'to'.
it fosters
Focuses on nurturing or developing something, omitting the 'to'.
it supports
Highlights the backing or upholding of something, losing 'to'.
it eases
Indicates a reduction in difficulty or effort without 'to'.
it simplifies
Focuses on making something less complex without 'to'.
it streamlines
Implies making something more efficient and straightforward, and excludes 'to'.
FAQs
How can I correctly use "it facilitates" in a sentence?
The correct usage is to follow "it facilitates" with a noun or noun phrase indicating what is being made easier. For example, "It facilitates learning", "It facilitates communication", or "It facilitates the process".
What are some alternatives to "it facilitates"?
Depending on the context, you can use alternatives like "it enables", "it aids in", or "it assists in".
Is there a difference in meaning between "it facilitates" and "it helps to facilitate"?
"It helps to facilitate" is redundant. "Facilitate" already implies assistance, so adding "helps to" is unnecessary. Simply use "it facilitates". However, other alternatives like "it helps" can be correct.
Why is "it facilitates to" considered grammatically incorrect?
The verb "facilitate" is transitive, meaning it takes a direct object. Adding "to" creates an unnecessary separation between the verb and its object. Therefore, the correct form is "it facilitates X", not "it facilitates to X".
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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
2.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested