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Third Person
contributes
Present Participle
contributing
Past Tense
contributed
Past Participle
contributed
1
to give something, especially money or goods, in order to achieve a goal or help a cause
- Individuals can contribute to the local food drive by donating non-perishable items.
- The company decided to contribute a percentage of its profits to charitable organizations.
- Volunteers contribute their time and effort to support community projects.
- Many people contributed financially to aid disaster relief efforts.
- Employees were encouraged to contribute ideas for improving workplace efficiency.
2
to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen
- Many factors contribute to the rise in housing prices.
- The feedback from customers contributed to improving the product.
- Volunteer efforts significantly contribute to the charity's growth.
- His hard work contributed to the project's success.
- Her insights contributed to the development of the innovative idea.
3
to write stories, articles, etc. for a newspaper or magazine
- She regularly contributes articles to the local newspaper.
- He was invited to contribute a feature story to the magazine.
- Many freelance writers contribute to various publications.
- She hopes to contribute more frequently to the magazine’s lifestyle section.
- The journalist was excited to contribute her first piece to the new online platform.