Contribute
verb
To give something like money, time, ideas or efforts to help achieve or provide something.
He contributes generously to the local charity every year.
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- contribute generously
- contribute significantly
verb
To play a significant part in making something happen.
His research has contributed greatly to the advancement of technology.
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- contribute greatly
- contribute enormously
verb
To write pieces for a newspaper, magazine, or website.
She often contributes articles to the local newspaper.
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- contribute articles
- contribute content
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Journalistic
verb
To pay money to a common fund or for a common purpose.
Employees are required to contribute towards their pension fund.
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- contribute towards
- contribute financially
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Financial
verb
To give something like money, time, ideas or efforts to help achieve or provide something.
He contributes generously to the local charity every year.
Often appears as...
- contribute generously
- contribute significantly
verb
To play a significant part in making something happen.
His research has contributed greatly to the advancement of technology.
Often appears as...
- contribute greatly
- contribute enormously
verb
To write pieces for a newspaper, magazine, or website.
She often contributes articles to the local newspaper.
Often appears as...
- contribute articles
- contribute content
Usage tips
Journalistic
verb
To pay money to a common fund or for a common purpose.
Employees are required to contribute towards their pension fund.
Often appears as...
- contribute towards
- contribute financially
Usage tips
Financial
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Pro Tip 1/2Helping Others
To contribute often means supporting others in need or a common cause through various means.
Many people contribute their time by volunteering at food banks.
Pro Tip 2/2Beyond Money
While donating money is common, contributing can also be about sharing knowledge or skills.
He contributed his programming skills to the open-source project.
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