contribute to

Definition of contribute to in English English dictionary: donate to; share in bringing about, help to cause
contribute: To give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole
contribute: To give or grant i common with others; to give to a common stock or for a common purpose; to furnish or suply in part; to give (money or other aid) for a specified object; as, to contribute food or fuel for the poor
contribute: To give a part to a common stock; to lend assistance or aid, or give something, to a common purpose; to have a share in any act or effect
contribute: {v} to give, bestow, conduce
contribute: {f} donate, give; cause
contribute: If something contributes to an event or situation, it is one of the causes of it. The report says design faults in both the vessels contributed to the tragedy Stress, both human and mechanical, may also be a contributing factor
contribute: To give something, that is part of a larger whole
contribute: Refers to an act to play a significant part in bringing about an end or result
contribute: give with others; have a share
contribute: To contribute money or resources to something means to give money or resources to help pay for something or to help achieve a particular purpose. The US is contributing $4 billion in loans, credits and grants NATO officials agreed to contribute troops and equipment to such an operation if the UN Security Council asked for it. = donate + contributor contributors con·tribu·tor the largest net contributors to EU funds
contribute: To give or use one's power or influence for any object; to assist
contribute: If you contribute to something, you say or do things to help to make it successful. The three sons also contribute to the family business He believes he has something to contribute to a discussion concerning the uprising
contribute: To give or supply in common with others; to give or share to a common purpose *
contribute: contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office"
contribute: v Give in common with others, mutual support, share responsibility
contribute: be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"
contribute: bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"
contribute: provide; "The city has to put up half the required amount"
contribute: be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing
contribute: contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office" be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing
contribute: a working relationship involving input of expertise and defined responsibility (See also assist, collaborate, participate )
contribute: If you contribute to a magazine, newspaper, or book, you write things that are published in it. I was asked to contribute to a newspaper article making predictions for the new year Frank Deford is a contributing editor for Vanity Fair magazine. + contributor contributors con·tribu·tor Reporter Alan Nearn covers Central America and is a regular contributor to The New Yorker