English dictionary
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English verb: contribute | |||
| 1. | contribute (possession) bestow a quality on | ||
| Samples | Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company. The music added a lot to the play. She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings. This adds a light note to the program. | ||
| Synonyms | add, bestow, bring, impart, lend | ||
| Pattern of use | Something is ----ing PP. Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something. Somebody ----s something to somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | factor, instill, throw in, tinsel, transfuse | ||
| 2. | contribute (possession) contribute to some cause | ||
| Samples | I gave at the office. | ||
| Synonyms | chip in, give, kick in | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something to somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | give | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | combine | ||
| 3. | contribute (social) be conducive to | ||
| Samples | The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing. | ||
| Synonyms | conduce, lead | ||
| Pattern of use | Something is ----ing PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | advance, boost, encourage, further, promote | ||
| 4. | contribute (possession) provide | ||
| Samples | The city has to put up half the required amount. | ||
| Synonyms | put up | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | pay | ||
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