contributes (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /kənˈtrɪbjuːts/
Definition
Give something, such as money, time, or effort, to help achieve a common goal or produce a result.
Examples
She contributes a portion of her monthly salary to local animal shelters.
Regular exercise contributes significantly to long-term physical health.
Several experts were invited to contribute their research to the final report.
How to Use contributes
- contribute to (prepositional phrase)
- To give towards a cause or to be a factor in a result. — "Poor diet contributes to many health problems."
- contribute something to something (collocation)
- To provide a specific item or effort to a larger project. — "Please contribute your ideas to the discussion."
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