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participating to this
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "participating to this" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct expression would be "participating in this." Example: "I am excited about participating in this event next week."
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Alternative expressions(20)
advancing to this
besides this
along with this
as well as this
in addition to this
increase to this
moreover
alluding to this
involved in this
adds to this
admitting to this
relating to this
including to this
supplementing this
to contribute to this
responding to this
aiding in this
on top of this
coupled with this
contributing to this
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
12 human-written examples
All subjects participating to this study gave their consent before answering and filling data sheet questionnaire.
Even though centers participating to this study have large experience of dealing with hematology patients, no NIV protocol was applied in this study.
Science
The inclusion of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock rather than all ICU admitted patients, and the low number of ICU participating to this cohort study explain this fact.
Science
Results: Among the 233 patients included in the 11 centers participating to this ancillary study, a beta-lactam trough concentration was evaluated in 112 subjects, 53 in the early and 59 in the delayed groups.
Science
On the other hand, it is important to emphasize that, so far, none of the MOH patients participating to this study has shown any clinical sign or symptoms of kidney impairment; furthermore, their serum creatinine levels are in the normal range.
We are deeply grateful to the Niakhar population for participating to this follow-up.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
47 human-written examples
Nevertheless, stakeholders from the urban and agricultural sector did not participate to this sequence.
However, any application that invites its users to participate to this extent deserves attention.
News & Media
In addition to this convective effect, lower increases due to the evaporation increase participate to this difference.
Six EP participated to this study, four women and two men, mean age 37 ± 7 years old.
Science
Twenty-two male runners participated to this study after medical examination.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "in" instead of "to" after "participating". The correct phrase is "participating in this".
Common error
Avoid using "to" after "participating". The correct preposition is "in". For example, it should be "participating in this study", not "participating to this study".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "participating to this" functions as a prepositional phrase, typically intended to indicate involvement or contribution. However, as Ludwig AI indicates, the correct form is "participating in this".
Frequent in
Science
75%
News & Media
15%
Formal & Business
10%
Less common in
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0%
Wiki
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "participating to this" appears in some contexts, particularly in scientific literature, it is generally considered grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI suggests the correct form is "participating in this". The phrase intends to convey involvement or contribution. It's best to use the grammatically correct alternative "participating in this" to ensure clarity and accuracy in your writing. Alternative phrases like "taking part in this" or "involved in this" can also be used depending on the specific context.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
participating in this
Changes the preposition to the correct form, making the phrase grammatically sound.
taking part in this
Replaces "participating" with "taking part", offering a more common and grammatically correct alternative.
involved in this
Substitutes "participating" with "involved", indicating engagement or inclusion.
contributing to this
Replaces "participating" with "contributing", emphasizing the act of providing or adding something.
engaged in this
Offers a synonym to "participating", expressing active involvement.
joining in this
Suggests entering into or becoming a member of an activity.
playing a role in this
Highlights the contribution to a process, but from a more active perspective.
being a part of this
Indicates inclusion in something.
collaborating in this
Indicates an involvement in a collaborative task.
aiding in this
Highlights helping in a task.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "participating to this"?
The correct way to say it is "participating in this". The preposition "in" is required, not "to".
What can I say instead of "participating to this"?
You can use alternatives like "taking part in this", "involved in this", or "contributing to this" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "participating to this" or "participating in this"?
"Participating in this" is the correct phrase. "Participating to this" is grammatically incorrect.
Is "participating to this" ever acceptable?
While some instances of "participating to this" can be found, especially in scientific literature, it's generally considered incorrect. It's best to use "participating in this" to ensure grammatical correctness.
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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
81%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested