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contribute

1 of 1verb
/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
Forms:contributes,contributing,contributed,contributed
1

to give something, especially money or goods, in order to achieve a goal or help a cause

B2
  • Individuals can contribute to the local food drive by donating non-perishable items.
  • The company decided to contribute a percentage of its profits to charitable organizations.
  • Volunteers contribute their time and effort to support community projects.
  • Many people contributed financially to aid disaster relief efforts.
  • Employees were encouraged to contribute ideas for improving workplace efficiency.
2

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

B2
  • Many factors contribute to the rise in housing prices.
  • The feedback from customers contributed to improving the product.
  • Volunteer efforts significantly contribute to the charity's growth.
  • His hard work contributed to the project's success.
  • Her insights contributed to the development of the innovative idea.
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3

to write stories, articles, etc. for a newspaper or magazine

B2
  • She regularly contributes articles to the local newspaper.
  • He was invited to contribute a feature story to the magazine.
  • Many freelance writers contribute to various publications.
  • She hopes to contribute more frequently to the magazine’s lifestyle section.
  • The journalist was excited to contribute her first piece to the new online platform.