Meaning & use
contribute
To give something, such as money, time, or ideas, as part of a shared effort or cause.
See it in a sentence
Each team member contributed a section to the final report.
Poor sleep can contribute to difficulty concentrating during the day.
A note on using this word
Contribute often pairs with 'to,' as in 'contribute to a cause' or 'contribute to a problem,' the latter meaning to be a partial cause.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
withhold
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