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to contribute
01
to give something, especially money or goods, in order to achieve a goal or help a cause
Intransitive
Transitive: to contribute sth
Examples
Individuals can contribute to the local food drive by donating non-perishable items.
02
to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen
Intransitive: to contribute to an outcome
Examples
Many factors contribute to the rise in housing prices.
03
to write stories, articles, etc. for a newspaper or magazine
Intransitive: to contribute to a publication
Transitive: to contribute an article to a publication
Examples
She regularly contributes articles to the local newspaper.
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