contribute

UK /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/ US /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/
verb 1

Collocations

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1

(verb.) give

ADV

enormously, generously, greatly, handsomely, heavily, substantially

Local volunteers have contributed substantially to making the community center a success.

equally

Both students contributed equally to the group project and received the same grade.

fully | financially

VERB + CONTRIBUTE

be asked to, be encouraged to

PREP

to

Several students contributed to the school magazine by writing articles and drawing illustrations.

towards

Her small donations contributed towards building a new community library in her neighborhood.

PHRASES

have little/a lot/much to contribute (to sth)

She felt nervous because she had nothing to contribute to the discussion about climate change.

2

(verb.) help cause sth

ADV

greatly, largely, significantly, substantially

Regular exercise greatly contributes to better health and improved mood.

effectively | further

actively, directly

Regular exercise actively contributes to better health and a longer life.

indirectly | undoubtedly | unwittingly

PREP

to

Hard work and good luck both contributed to her success in the competition.

3

(verb.) write for a newspaper, etc.

ADV

regularly

She regularly contributes articles to the school newspaper about student life and events.

PREP

to

Many employees contributed ideas to the company's new project during the meeting.

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