please add to

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "please add to" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when requesting someone to include additional information or items to a list or document. Example: "Please add to the report any relevant data you have collected during the project."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

9 human-written examples

Please add to the list in the comments of the online version of this article.

The New York Times

Please add to it in the comment section below and let us know what you think of the no-cash merchants.

The New York Times

Each state and territory is littered with its own discarded food chains, so please add to the list of obituaries in the comments section below.

The Guardian - Opinion

(There are so many companies sprouting up, it's impossible to list them all, but please add to the list here).

TechCrunch

Here is a list of sites that are live with Facebook Connect, and some example Friend Connect sites can be found here (if anyone has a more comprehensive list of sites live with Friend Connect, please add to comments).

TechCrunch

So please add to it.

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

51 human-written examples

Also, if you plan to attend, please add yourself to the Facebook event here.

TechCrunch

4) Figure 1A, Figure 6C: Please add information to the figures to orient the reader where the inside/outside, plus/minus end of the microtubule is.

eLife

If you have better resolutions to suggest for these or any other company, please add them to comments.

TechCrunch

"Please add people to this blog and get the awareness out there that this can happen to anyone at any age".

BBC

It reads: "Please add Google to your 'hands-off' list.

Independent

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "please add to", clearly specify what should be added and where it should be added for clarity.

Common error

Ensure your request is specific; instead of saying "Please add to the document", specify "Please add the conclusion section to the document".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "please add to" functions as an imperative, specifically a polite request. It prompts the listener or reader to include or append something to an existing item, list, or document, as shown in Ludwig examples.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

60%

Science

23%

Formal & Business

7%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

3%

Wiki

3%

Reference

4%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "please add to" serves as a polite imperative, commonly used to request the inclusion of additional information or items. According to Ludwig, this phrase is grammatically correct and finds frequent application in news, media, and scientific contexts. While it's generally considered neutral in tone, ensuring clarity in your request is crucial to avoid ambiguity. Alternatives such as "kindly include in" or "please supplement with" can offer nuanced options depending on the desired level of formality and the specific nature of the addition.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

Kindly include in

Replaces "please" with "kindly" for a slightly more formal tone and specifies inclusion within something.

Please supplement with

Suggests adding something to complete or enhance what is already there.

Please incorporate into

Suggests a more integrated addition, implying that the new information will be blended into the existing content.

Expand to include

Suggests broadening the scope of something to encompass additional elements.

Enhance with

Focuses on improving the existing content by adding something new.

Extend by adding

Implies making something longer or more comprehensive through the addition of new content.

Please append to

Implies adding something at the end, which is less general than adding within the body of a text.

Include as well

Similar to "add also" but slightly more formal.

Add also

Is a more concise and direct way of asking for an addition, suitable for informal contexts.

Insert also

Specifies the act of putting something into something else, often used when dealing with documents or lists.

FAQs

How to use "please add to" in a sentence?

Use "please add to" when you want someone to include something in an existing list, document, or collection. For example, "Please add to the list of attendees." or "Please add to the report any relevant data."

What can I say instead of "please add to"?

You can use alternatives like "kindly include in", "please append to", or "please supplement with" depending on the context.

Is it more polite to say "please add to" or "kindly include in"?

"Kindly include in" is generally considered slightly more formal and polite than "please add to", but both are acceptable in most professional settings. The choice depends on the specific context and your relationship with the recipient.

When should I use "please supplement with" instead of "please add to"?

Use "please supplement with" when you're looking to enhance existing information with additional details. "Please add to" is more general and appropriate when simply including extra items in a list or document.