contribute
verb (used with object)
to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.
contributes
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present tense formof contribute (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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To diversify some of this exposure and protect against a lasting downturn in the sector, Lerner advocates the U.K. equity market where tech contributes less than 1% of the aggregate CFROI.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
And as we explore on the latest episode of ‘Acquired’, it was this exact decision that contributes to “Seinfeld’s” astonishing relevance today, three decades after it aired.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Before buying a third beneficiary of the build-out, I would ask what it contributes if the spending cycle weakens.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
The findings therefore offer a potential new explanation for the established connection between red meat consumption and diabetes, but further investigation is needed to determine whether Neu5Gc directly contributes to the disease.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
The resulting fixed abode contributes to denser human populations by permitting a shortened birth interval.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
