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it stimulated by
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "it stimulated by" is not correct in English.
Did you mean "it is stimulated by"? You can use the corrected phrase when describing something that is influenced or activated by a specific factor or stimulus. Example: "The plant's growth is stimulated by the presence of sunlight."
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Kenyon is dismayed that so much public debate has been held, much of it stimulated by Uefa pronouncements, ahead of a highly sensitive hearing that has the power to expel Chelsea from the Champions League.
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Another site of NOX localization is at transverse tubules of skeletal muscle, where it is stimulated by action potentials [19,20], and it may be that the ROS synthesized in this area serve as a redox signal, either intra- or extracellularly.
Science
It is stimulated by Mycobacterium tuberculosis [22] and it synergizes with NOD1 and NOD2 ligands to stimulate IL-1β and IL-6 release in a caspase-1-dependent manner [23].
Science
In England it was a gradual process, beginning about 1000 ad when it was stimulated by a paucity of first names—and lasting about six centuries.
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AC8 is primarily expressed in the brain; it is very prominent in the hippocampus and cerebellum (21, 32), and it is stimulated by Ca2+ acting through calmodulin (3).
The last paper I published was a really theoretical paper with three colleagues and it was stimulated by a popular book I wrote with Jeff Forshaw about quantum mechanics.
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The role of the α2b-adrenoceptor is to promote memory formation but only if it is stimulated by adrenaline.
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In otoacoustic emissions, a tiny microphone is inserted into the ear of the sleeping newborn to measure echoes from the cochlea when it is stimulated by sound.
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Because it is stimulated by sound that is transmitted to tissues adjacent to the sensory cells and that acts differentially on these cells, this ear is of the velocity type.
Encyclopedias
The latter most likely occurred by macropinocytosis since it was stimulated by phorbol myristate and blocked by dimethylamiloride.
Science
It is stimulated by COMSOL 4.3b that the potential depth ΔU at z values (Fig. 1a) of 0, 5, 10, and 15 μm are 1.18, 0.61, 0.43, and 0.38 V, respectively, as seen in Fig. 1c.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct auxiliary verb ('is', 'was', etc.) before 'stimulated' to form the passive voice properly. For example, use "it is stimulated by" or "it was stimulated by".
Common error
A frequent mistake is omitting the auxiliary verb ('is', 'was') before 'stimulated'. This creates a grammatically incorrect phrase. Ensure you include the necessary auxiliary verb for correct passive voice construction.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "it stimulated by" is grammatically incomplete, missing an auxiliary verb to form a passive construction. As noted by Ludwig AI, the correct form requires 'is' or 'was' before 'stimulated'. The intended function is to describe something being activated or influenced.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "it stimulated by" is grammatically incorrect due to the omission of a necessary auxiliary verb. As Ludwig AI points out, the correct forms are "it is stimulated by" or "it was stimulated by", depending on the intended tense. The phrase aims to express that something is being activated or influenced by a specific factor, primarily found in scientific and news contexts. To ensure clarity and grammatical accuracy, always include the appropriate auxiliary verb when using the term "stimulated" in passive constructions. This correction improves the overall quality and credibility of the writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
it was stimulated by
Adds the auxiliary verb 'was' to correct the grammatical structure, indicating past passive voice.
it is stimulated by
Adds the auxiliary verb 'is' to correct the grammatical structure, indicating present passive voice.
it's triggered by
Replaces 'stimulated' with 'triggered' for a more immediate sense of activation.
it's activated by
Uses 'activated' instead of 'stimulated', suggesting a more direct and intentional action.
it is prompted by
Substitutes 'stimulated' with 'prompted', emphasizing the initiation of an action or process.
it is influenced by
Replaces 'stimulated' with 'influenced', focusing on a broader effect or impact.
it is caused by
Changes 'stimulated' to 'caused', highlighting the direct reason or origin of something.
it is initiated by
Emphasizes the start of a process, substituting 'stimulated' with 'initiated'.
it is fueled by
Uses 'fueled' to suggest that something is being powered or sustained by something else.
it arises from
Implies that something originates or emerges from a specific source or condition.
FAQs
What's the correct way to say something is activated?
The correct way is to use "it is stimulated by", "it was stimulated by", or similar constructions using auxiliary verbs. For example, "the reaction "it is activated by" a catalyst".
What can I say instead of "it stimulated by"?
You can use alternatives like "it was stimulated by", "it is stimulated by", or "it is triggered by" depending on the context.
Is "it stimulated by" grammatically correct?
No, "it stimulated by" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form requires an auxiliary verb such as 'is' or 'was' to form the passive voice: "it is stimulated by".
How does the use of "stimulated" differ from "triggered"?
"Stimulated" suggests a gradual encouragement or activation, while "triggered" implies a more immediate and direct response. The choice depends on the context. For example, "growth it is stimulated by light", versus "an alarm it is triggered by motion".
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Usage summary
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