contribute
🇺🇸
/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
🇬🇧
/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
verb
B2
To give something to help achieve a goal
Everyone should contribute to the community fund to help those in need.
B2
To be one reason something happens
Poor weather may contribute to the delay of the outdoor event.
B2
To add value or improvement
Volunteers contribute their time to make the park cleaner and safer.
B2
To provide content or share ideas
You can contribute articles to the school magazine if you enjoy writing.
translation
To give something to help achieve a goal; To be one reason something happens; To add value or improvement; To provide content or share ideas
Word Forms
3rd Present
contributes
Past
contributed
Perfect
contributed
Progressive
contributing