contribute
Collocations
18(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.
(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.
(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.