contributing
ˈkɒntrɪbjuːtɪŋ
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Definition of contributing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

causative rolehelping to cause something to happen
  • Her contributing efforts were crucial to the project's success..
  • The contributing factors led to the company's downfall.
  • Her contributing role in the charity event was acknowledged.
causal influential instrumental
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help cause a result by being one of several reasons
High stress can be a contributing factor to health problems.

Origin of contributing

Latin, contribuere (to bring together)

Terms with contributing included in their meaning

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influence
element contributing to a result or situation
narrative
element or aspect contributing to the overall narrative
contributing
contribute money or resources
contributory
contributing to the achievement of a goal
live off others
live off someone else without contributing
group
helpful or responsible in contributing to a group effort
politics
rich person contributing to political campaigns
help out
start working or contributing, especially in a group effort

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  1. French:contributif, ...
  2. German:beitragend, ...
  3. Italian:contributivo, ...
  4. Spanish:contribuyente, ...
  5. Portuguese:colaborativo, ...
  6. Chinese:有助于的, ...
  7. Japanese:貢献している, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسَاهِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:תוֹרֵם, ...
  10. Russian:вносящий вклад, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сприяючий, ...
  12. Hindi:सहायक, ...
contribute
ˈkɒntrɪbjuːt

Definition of contribute - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
assistancegive something in order to help achieve or provide something
  • She decided to contribute a significant amount to the charity.
donate give supply
2.
donationgive money or support for a common purpose
  • They contributed funds to the charity event.
donate give support
3.
communicationsupply ideas or opinions in a discussion
  • He contributed valuable insights during the meeting.
convey impart participate
4.
writingwrite articles for a publication
  • He regularly contributes articles to the science magazine.
provide submit
5.
help causeintr.Rarehelp to cause or bring aboutintr.Rare
  • Poor planning can contribute to the failure of a project.
conduce promote
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offer a small but significant opinion
She always contributes her two cents during meetings.
give an opinion in a discussion or conversation
She decided to contribute two cents during the meeting.
give or do the part expected in a group effort
Everyone must contribute their share to finish the project.
give a small amount of help or money
Even though he was poor, he contributed his mite.

Origin of contribute

Latin, contribuere (to bring together)

Examples of contribute in a sentence

  • Many employees contribute to the company's success.
  • He decided to contribute his time to the community project.
  • Many employees contribute to the annual fundraising campaign.
  • She likes to contribute during brainstorming sessions.
  • Students are encouraged to contribute to class discussions.
  • She was invited to contribute to the local newspaper.

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  1. French:contribuer, participer, ...
  2. German:beitragen, spenden, ...
  3. Italian:apportare, donare, ...
  4. Spanish:contribuir, donar, ...
  5. Portuguese:contribuir, doar, ...
  6. Chinese:贡献, 捐款, ...
  7. Japanese:寄付する, 提供する, ...
  8. Arabic:سَاهَمَ, تَبَرَّعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִתְרוֹם, לִכְתֹּב עֲבוּר, ...
  10. Russian:вносить вклад, вносить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вносити вклад, внести, ...
  12. Hindi:योगदान देना, योगदान करना, ...
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