contribute (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/
Definition
To give something (money, time, or effort) to help achieve or provide something.
Examples
She contributed a lot of ideas to the project.
Please contribute generously to the fund.
He contributed an article to the newspaper.
How to Use contribute
- contribute to (prepositional phrase)
- To be a factor in causing something or helping something to happen. — "Lack of sleep can contribute to health problems."
- contribute money (collocation)
- To give financial support. — "We all decided to contribute money for a farewell gift."
- contribute time (collocation)
- To volunteer or offer one's labor or effort. — "She contributes her time to a local animal shelter every weekend."
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