contribute

Universal Words verb 1 ~ (sth) (to / towards sth) to give sth, especially money or goods, to help sb/sth: [VN] The writer personally contributed ｣5000 to the earthquake fund. * [V] Would you like to contribute to our collection? * Do you wish to contribute? 2 [V] ~ (to sth) to be one of the causes of sth: Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. * Human error may have been a contributing factor. 3 ~ (sth) to sth to increase, improve or add to sth: [V] Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways. * [VN] This book contributes little to our understanding of the subject. 4 ~ (sth) (to sth) to write things for a newspaper, magazine, or a radio or television programme; to speak during a meeting or conversation, especially to give your opinion: [VN] She contributed a number of articles to the magazine. * [V] He contributes regularly to the magazine 'New Scientist'. * We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion.