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contribute

/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
CEFR B2IELTS 6.0+verbDifficulty 3/5
Definition

To help cause something or give something to a shared purpose.

In simple English

To add or help.

See it in a sentence

Exercise contributes to better health.

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Teacher tip

Common in essays: contribute to, make a contribution to.

Common mistake

Don’t say contribute for. Say contribute to.

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