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  • To have given something, such as money, effort, or an idea, to a common purpose or to help achieve a result; to have been a factor in bringing something about.

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Market volatility and rising interest rates have contributed to global IPO delays and withdrawals from investment commitments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

"Targeted curfews have contributed to calm overnight," Lecornu wrote on X.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

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  • helped build
  • played a part in
  • put in on
  • added to the pot
  • had a hand in

Possible Antonyms

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  • detracted from
  • was a roadblock to
  • got in the way of
  • worked against

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