contribute to sth
phr. v..phr. v.. to help cause something to happen or to give something, like money or ideas, to a group project.
phr. v.. to be one of the causes of an event or result; to provide a portion of money, time, or effort toward a collective goal.
Smoking can contribute to serious health problems.
Every member of the team must contribute to the final report to ensure its success.
Several factors, including rising interest rates and low consumer confidence, contribute to the current economic downturn.
the object is usually the result being caused or the project being supported.
highlight that 'contribute' is often followed by the preposition 'to'; it can describe both positive help and negative causes.
He contributed the project.He contributed to the project.the preposition 'to' is necessary when describing the goal or result being helped.