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strongly participated
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "strongly participated" is not commonly used in written English and may sound awkward.
It can be used when emphasizing a high level of involvement or engagement in an activity or event, but it is better to use more standard expressions. Example: "She strongly participated in the community project, contributing her time and resources."
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Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
It seems to suggest that cultural industries have changed the landscape of China's culture and economy, and have strongly participated in the modern transition of Chinese society.
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* p < 0.05 Several experiments showed that ghrelin and orexins stimulate hyperphagia and they strongly participated in the short-term as well as in the long-term energy balance [ 30- 33].
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Claudin-4 has been suggested as one of these unique types of claudins, which strongly participated in membrane permeation via paracellular pathway in both normal and disease condition [ 42, 43].
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This nutrient input to forest ecosystems is not commonly taken into account but may strongly participate in maintaining the chemical fertility of soils over time.
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Carbon capture by physical adsorption can strongly participate in the reduction of the carbon dioxide emissions from the flue gases with minimum energy penalties.
A 2011 survey of 3,000 nonprofit executives (Daring to Lead) reported fewer than half of the organizations surveyed had board members strongly participating in donor identification and prospecting (48percentt), asking for gifts (42percentt), and donor cultivation (41percentt).
News & Media
This hormone is thus believed to strongly participate in regulating flower bud formation.
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However, on the more optimistic side, trainers of academic clinical fellows (ACFs) were notably more supportive of trainees strongly participating in research, suggesting that the NIHR Integrated Academic Training programme is both necessary and valued.
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Nevertheless, monocyte-mediated ADCC was previously found to be a more specific parameter (Oepkes et al, 2001) for predicting fetal red cell destruction than anti-D titre, even though FcγRIIIa-negative peripheral monocytes do not strongly participate in RBC removal in vivo (Armour et al, 2006).
At present, however, it is not clear which type of water more strongly participates in the interfacial degradation.
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The vascular endothelium is a critical target compartment involved in tissue response to radiation exposure and strongly participates in the initiation and development of radiation lesions [ 5, 14].
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing someone's involvement, consider using more common and impactful alternatives like "actively engaged" or "played a significant role" instead of "strongly participated" for better clarity and readability.
Common error
Avoid using "strongly participated" repeatedly in your writing. Vary your language with synonyms to keep the text engaging and avoid sounding monotonous. Use alternatives like "actively engaged", "played a key role", or "significantly contributed".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "strongly participated" functions as a verb phrase indicating active involvement in an event or activity. Ludwig AI suggests that while grammatically sound, it may not be the most common or elegant choice.
Frequent in
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while grammatically acceptable, the phrase "strongly participated" is not the most common or elegant choice in contemporary English writing. As Ludwig AI suggests, more impactful alternatives such as "actively engaged" or "played a significant role" often provide greater clarity and readability. Its register ranges from neutral to formal, with scientific and academic contexts accepting its usage. To enhance your writing, consider varying your language and using more frequently used synonyms.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
actively engaged
Replaces "strongly participated" with a more common phrase implying active involvement.
took an active part
Offers a more concise and common alternative emphasizing active involvement.
played a significant role
Substitutes the phrase with a construction that emphasizes importance and contribution.
was heavily involved
Replaces "strongly participated" with a phrase that highlights the degree of participation.
contributed significantly
Emphasizes the contribution made through participation.
made a substantial contribution
Shifts the focus to the result of the participation, emphasizing impact.
participated wholeheartedly
Replaces "strongly" with an adverb indicating enthusiasm and commitment in participating.
was deeply immersed
Implies a profound level of engagement and participation.
immersed themselves fully
Focuses on the completeness of the immersion and participation.
exerted a major influence
Focuses on the influence resulting from the participation.
FAQs
What are some alternatives to "strongly participated"?
You can use alternatives like "actively engaged", "played a significant role", or "made a substantial contribution" depending on the context.
How can I use "strongly participated" in a sentence?
While grammatically correct, "strongly participated" can sound awkward. Consider rephrasing for better flow. For example, instead of "She strongly participated in the project", try "She actively engaged in the project".
Is it better to say "strongly participated" or "actively participated"?
"Actively participated" is generally preferred over "strongly participated" as it's more commonly used and sounds more natural in most contexts.
What's the difference between "strongly participated" and "was heavily involved"?
"Was heavily involved" implies a greater degree of commitment and time investment compared to "strongly participated", which simply suggests a significant level of engagement.
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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
84%
Authority and reliability
3.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested