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re supported
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "re supported" is not correct in standard written English.
It appears to be a truncated form of "are supported" or "regarding support," but lacks clarity and completeness. Example: "The findings in this report are supported by extensive research."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Wiki
Alternative expressions(8)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
This paper is dealt with the current progress in catalytic dehydrocondensation of methane towards benzene and naphthalene on transition metal supported zeolite catalysts, in terms of templating role of zeolite micropores and metallic sites on Mo and Re supported zeolite catalysts.
Science
RE supported synthesis of conference proceedings and drafting of the manuscript.
PB did the laboratory work, KF-C and RS conducted the statistical and bioinformatics analyses, CI, WH, BB and RE supported the statistical analyses, CI supervised the statistical analyses, DM and KQ supervised the project.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
RE supports in the power consumption 16% globally.
Swiss Re supports this effort by applying its risk management expertise to help these cities develop resilience strategies for their communities.
News & Media
That gives SkySQL – backed previously by the former founders of MySQL – a window to come back and start re-supporting all those dedicated die-hard Sun/MySQL fans.
News & Media
While some big European reinsurers like Munich Re and Swiss Re support efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, "in the United States the household names really have not engaged at all".
News & Media
Ontario had used two different RE support schemes before introducing the GEA.
In addition, it will look at what strategies were used to overcome the unsatisfactory results of previous RE support measures.
The German National Science Foundation (RE 603/3-1) supported fieldwork for this project.
Science
RE is supported by an EMBO long-term fellowship.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When intending to convey that something is sustained, upheld, or advocated for, ensure the phrase "re supported" is grammatically complete. For example, specify what or who "are supported", or use more standard phrasing such as "is supported" or "was supported".
Common error
Avoid using the truncated form "re supported" as it lacks clarity and completeness in standard written English. Always ensure the sentence includes a subject and a verb for grammatical correctness.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "re supported" in the provided examples seems to function as a shortened, and grammatically incorrect, way of expressing that something is endorsed, assisted, or validated. As Ludwig AI points out, it lacks clarity and completeness.
Frequent in
Science
33%
News & Media
33%
Wiki
34%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "re supported" is grammatically incorrect in standard written English. Ludwig AI highlights its incompleteness and lack of clarity. While examples exist across various contexts such as Science, News & Media, and Wiki, these instances do not validate its usage. Instead, it's recommended to use grammatically complete alternatives such as "is supported", "are supported", or "was supported" depending on the intended meaning and tense. For clarity and correctness, avoid using "re supported" in formal or professional writing.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
was supported
Changes the tense and adds a subject for grammatical correctness.
is supported
Changes the tense and adds a subject for grammatical correctness.
are supported
Adds a subject and uses the correct plural form of "to be".
backed
Replaces "supported" with a synonym implying endorsement.
endorsed
Replaces "supported" with a more formal synonym.
received support
Rephrases to focus on the act of receiving assistance.
was endorsed
Changes the tense and replaces "supported" with a more formal synonym.
gained backing
Emphasizes the action of acquiring support.
found support
Highlights the act of discovering support.
garnered support
Emphasizes the effort in gaining support.
FAQs
How can I correctly use the idea of "re supported" in a sentence?
Ensure you have a subject and verb that agree in number. For example, "These findings are supported by data" or "The project was supported by grants" are grammatically correct.
What can I say instead of "re supported"?
Depending on the context, you can use phrases like /s/are+backed, /s/are+endorsed, or /s/received+support to express the same idea with better grammatical structure.
Is "re supported" grammatically correct?
No, "re supported" is not grammatically correct in standard English. It's an incomplete phrase. Use "are supported", "is supported", or "was supported" instead.
What's the difference between "re supported" and "are supported"?
"Re supported" is an ungrammatical fragment, whereas "are supported" is a complete verb phrase indicating that something is upheld or sustained by something else.
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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