contribute
/kən'tribju:t/
Definition
Verb (Transitive):
- To give (something, such as money, time, or effort) along with others towards a common purpose or fund.
- To supply (an article, opinion, or other item) for publication or discussion.
Verb (Intransitive):
- To play a part in bringing about a result or helping something to advance; to be a factor.
Examples of Usage
Transitive Verb:
- She contributed $50 to the charity drive.
- He regularly contributes articles to the science journal.
Intransitive Verb (often followed by 'to'):
- Many factors contributed to the project's success.
- Stress can contribute to health problems.
Advanced Usage
- "contribute towards": To help to pay for something or to help to achieve something.
- Public donations will contribute towards the cost of the new hospital wing.
Variants and Related Words
Contribution (n): Something that is contributed, such as a donation or an article.
- His financial contribution was essential.
Contributor (n): A person or thing that contributes.
- She is a regular contributor to the magazine.
Synonyms
- Donate: To give, especially to a charity or cause (often implies money or goods).
- Give: To freely transfer possession of something.
- Add: To join something to another so as to increase the amount or effect.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Contribute to: This is the standard prepositional phrase used with the intransitive form.
- Poor communication contributed to the misunderstanding.
Related Idioms
- Contribute one's two cents (or two cents' worth): To offer one's opinion, often when it is unsolicited.
- I'd like to contribute my two cents on this issue.
Verb
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provide
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The city has to put up half the required amount
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be conducive to
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The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing
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contribute to some cause
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I gave at the office
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bestow a quality on
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Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
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The music added a lot to the play
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She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
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This adds a light note to the program
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