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according to vs according from

Cite someone else's work using the phrase "according to."
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Last updated: July 03, 2019 • 28345 views

according to

This phrase is correct.

Use "according to" when you want to credit someone else's work or ideas.

Tip: Don't use "according to" to cite your own opinions. One possible phrase to use in this situation is "in my opinion."

Some examples from our editors:

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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • as stated by

according from

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

To correct this phrase, change the preposition. Use "according to" when you want to credit others' work, not "according from."
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  • according to

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