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contributes

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kənˈtɹɪbjuts// UK //kˈɒntɹɪbjˌuːts// con·trib·utes

v. to give something, like money, time, or ideas, to help a project succeed. It also means to be one of the causes of a situation.

v. to give money, goods, or time to a common fund or effort; to be a factor in a result. Transitive when providing a specific resource, or intransitive when followed by a prepositional phrase.


SIMPLE

Regular exercise contributes to better health.

CONTEXTUAL

Each member of the team contributes unique skills that help us finish the project on time.

COMPLEX

While several factors led to the company's success, the CEO's vision contributes most significantly to their current market dominance.

Synonyms
Usage

Often takes the preposition 'to' followed by a noun or gerund.

Pitfall

Smoking contributes in lung cancerSmoking contributes to lung cancerThe verb requires the preposition 'to' when describing a result or cause.

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