Contribute to Meaning in English
expression
kənˈtɹɪbjut/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
kuhn-TRIB-yoot TOO, tuh, ti
kˈɒntɹɪbjˌuːt/ /tˈuː
kon-TRIB-yoot TOO
Definition
To help make something happen or add to a result, often by giving time, effort, ideas, or resources.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal or neutral contexts. Use with nouns ('contribute to success', 'contribute to growth'). The preposition 'to' is required. Not used for donating money directly—that's 'donate to'.
Spanish: contribuir a - aportar aPortuguese (BR): contribuir para - contribuir aPortuguese (PT): contribuir para - contribuir aChinese (Simplified): 促成 - 有助于Chinese (Traditional): 促成 - 有助於Hindi: में योगदान देनाArabic: يساهم في - يساهم بـBengali: অবদান রাখা - সহায়তা করাRussian: способствовать - вносить вклад вJapanese: 貢献するVietnamese: đóng góp vàoKorean: 기여하다Turkish: katkıda bulunmakUrdu: حصہ ڈالناIndonesian: berkontribusi pada - memberikan kontribusi pada
Example Sentences
Everyone can contribute to the project.
basic
Regular exercise contributes to good health.
basic
Pollution contributes to climate change.
basic
Her ideas really contributed to the team's success.
natural
Do you want to contribute to our community event?
natural
Many small actions contribute to big changes over time.
natural