contribute

//kənˈtrɪbjuːt//
B2Frequency Level 6Neutral
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Verb

contributeInfinitive
contributePresent tense
contributedPast tense
contributedPast participle
contributingPresent participle
contributesThird-person singular
1

to give money, help, ideas, or effort to something that other people are also involved in

Everyone contributed money to buy a gift for the teacher.

2

to be one of the causes or factors that help make something happen

Stress can contribute to heart disease.

3

to write articles or provide content for a publication or website

She contributes regularly to several online magazines.