contribute

US /kənˈtrɪbjut/

UK /kən'trɪbju:t/

A2

verb

  • To be a factor in causing something to happen
  • To donate, give (money) or help to something
  • To write articles for a magazine or newspaper

Examples

He had very little to contribute to the conversation.

His research has contributed enormously to our understanding of this disease. Many people contributed generously to the appeal.