contribute
verb (used with object)
to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.
has contributed
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present perfectof contribute (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That really has contributed to the recent acceleration.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Human development has replaced previously undisturbed habitat, while widespread agricultural use of pesticides and herbicides has contributed to major declines in pollinator populations.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
El Niño — the warm phase of a climate pattern — has contributed to warmer coastal waters, and combined with intense inland heat, that has led to warmer coastal temperatures, according to Ciliberti.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Her data analysis has contributed to visual projects shortlisted for the 2026 Sigma Awards and recognized with two bronze awards by the Society for News Design.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
This fact has contributed greatly both to humankind’s extraordinary social abilities and to its unique social problems.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
