contribute

Definition of contribute

Verbs

bestow a quality on
Synonyms:
add, bestow, bring, impart, lend
Types:
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factor
be a contributing factor
instill, transfuse
impart gradually
breathe
impart as if by breathing
tinsel
impart a cheap brightness to
throw in
add as an extra or as a gratuity
Type of:
alter, change, modify
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
contribute to some cause
Synonyms:
chip in, give, kick in
Types:
combine
add together from different sources
Type of:
give
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
be conducive to
Synonyms:
conduce, lead
Type of:
advance, boost, encourage, further, promote
contribute to the progress or growth of
provide
Synonyms:
put up
Type of:
pay
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

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