contribute

con·trib·ute /kənˈtrɪbju:t/ verb

con·trib·utes; con·trib·ut·ed; con·trib·ut·ing

1 : to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization — usually + to or toward [+ obj] ▪ He contributed [=donated] 100 dollars to the charity. ▪ The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city. ▪ She contributed [=added] little to the discussion. [no obj] ▪ We're trying to raise money for a new school, and we're hoping that everyone will contribute. ▪ He did not contribute to the project.

2 [no obj] : to help to cause something to happen ▪ In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute. — usually + to ▪ Many players have contributed to the team's success. ▪ Heavy drinking contributed to her death. [=heavy drinking helped to cause her death]

3 : to write (something, such as a story, poem, or essay) for a magazine [+ obj] ▪ He contributed many poems to the magazine. [no obj] ▪ Ten scientists contributed to the special edition of the journal.

— contributing adjective
▪ The coach's positive attitude was a contributing factor to/in the team's success. [=the coach's positive attitude was a reason for the team's success] ▪ She has been a contributing writer/editor for the magazine for 10 years.

— con·trib·u·tor /kənˈtrɪbjətɚ/ noun, plural con·trib·u·tors [count]
▪ She is a regular/frequent contributor to the magazine. ▪ a list of contributors who have donated more than one thousand dollars