contributed
word · lemma: contribute
Definition
Did something to help make a project or result happen, often by giving time, effort, money, or ideas.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, common in business, academic, and teamwork contexts. Usually followed by 'to' ('contributed to the project'). Not used for physical objects; use 'gave' instead. Can refer to ideas, effort, or money.
Spanish: contribuyóPortuguese (BR): contribuiuPortuguese (PT): contribuiuChinese (Simplified): 贡献了Chinese (Traditional): 貢獻了Hindi: योगदान दियाArabic: ساهمBengali: অবদান রেখেছিল - সহায়তা করেছিলRussian: внёс вклад - способствовалJapanese: 貢献したVietnamese: đóng gópKorean: 기여했다 - 공헌했다Turkish: katkıda bulunduUrdu: تعاون کیا - حصہ ڈالاIndonesian: berkontribusi - menyumbang
Example Sentences
She contributed a cake to the party.
basic
Many people contributed to the success of this event.
natural
He contributed money to the charity.
basic
They contributed ideas for the new project.
basic
Your advice really contributed to my decision.
natural
She never contributed much in meetings, but her reports were excellent.
natural