contribute

/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
verb
  1. To give something (such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, or cause.
    • We asked each family to contribute food for the school bake sale.
    • She contributes her time every weekend to help at the animal shelter.
    • Many people contributed money to the charity for disaster relief.
  2. To be one of the causes or factors that lead to something.
    • The heavy rain contributed to the flooding in the area.
    • Several factors contributed to the company's success.
    • Lack of sleep contributed to his poor performance on the test.
  3. To write or produce something for a publication, project, or event.
    • He contributed a chapter to the science textbook.
    • Several artists contributed paintings to the gallery exhibition.
    • She contributes a weekly column to the local newspaper.
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