membership to vs membership in

Both 'membership to' and 'membership in' are commonly used phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Membership in' is the correct phrase to use when referring to being a part of a group, organization, or club. On the other hand, 'membership to' is not commonly used in this context and may sound awkward to native English speakers.

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membership to

'Membership to' is not a commonly used phrase in English.

Avoid using 'membership to' when referring to being a part of a group, organization, or club. Instead, use 'membership in.'

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In addition, an l'account establishes the membership to a user group.
But then there are those that limit their membership to women only.
Support Lebanon towards the goal of membership to the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
If such progress is made, the EU must consider extending a promise of membership to Ukraine.
Yet, SizeGenetics goes a step further by together with a membership to the PenisHealth enlargement exercise regime.
The year-long membership to Scranton Bikram Yoga is...
There's a platinum membership to Costsmart.
He's got active membership to four different online dating sites.
You have a membership to the Einstein Museum and an overbearing obsession with facial symmetry.
It's your lifetime membership to the Tolkin House.
Twelve independent colonies just applied for joint membership to the League of Autonomous Worlds.
The Conference's rules limit its membership to 150.
Kiwanis limited its membership to the United States and Canada until 1962, when worldwide expansion was approved.
During his chairmanship membership to the party increased to more than 700 thousand.
Those former colonies owe their membership to you.
The PGA also has granted posthumous honorary membership to Joe Louis.
The Conference limit its membership to 50 persons per academic term.
The women's organizations had too varied a membership to agree on anything more complex.
Free membership to Hertz #1 Club Gold
You must accept the Terms and Conditions in order to register for membership to the IntelTechnology Provider Program.

Alternatives:

membership in

membership in

'Membership in' is the correct phrase to use when referring to being a part of a group, organization, or club.

Use 'membership in' when talking about being a part of a group, organization, or club. For example, 'She has a membership in the local gym.'

Examples:

She has a membership in the local gym.
He holds a membership in the chess club.
Membership in the association is open to all employees.
They offer membership in the society for a yearly fee.
Do you have membership in any professional organizations?

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Federated unions in the CGT then tripled their membership in a decade.
This is evidenced by their membership in a variety of associations.
Among his cultural positions was his membership in the Puerto Rican Intellectual Protective Society.
It is according to this rule you will evaluate your membership in the community.
Eritrea has suspended its membership in the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD).
In the order of Divine Providence, salvation is given to man in the Church: membership in the Church Triumphant is given through membership in the Church Militant.
Croatia achieved NATO membership in April 2009.
Croatia applied for European Union membership in 2003.
Croatia applied for EU membership in 2003.
Citizenship requirement for membership in the Bar Council.
Here's the paper from Rostov that confirms your membership in that party.
Malcolm recently introduced a controversial resolution to change the blood-quantum requirements for membership in the tribe.
We believe that Mr. McVeigh's membership in a racist organization...
However, he resigned his membership in 1928 or 1929, because of substantive disagreement.
Britain made two applications for membership in the Common Market (European Community).
Connor also applied for membership in the JLA, replacing his father.
Group membership in turn provides benefits which can enhance an individual's chances for survival and reproduction.
Casting directors who are also personal managers are not eligible for membership in the CSA.
The Infinitors, though, granted Bones full membership in the team.
Sullenberger was awarded with honorary lifetime membership in the Seaplane Pilots Association.

Alternatives:

belonging to
being a member of
part of
affiliation with

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