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verb give ADV. enormously, generously, greatly, handsomely, heavily, substantially His research has contributed enormously to our understanding of this disease. Many people contributed generously to the appeal. | equally a situation where husband and wife contribute equally to the family budget | fully | financially VERB + CONTRIBUTE be asked to, be encouraged to PREP. to I would like to contribute to the church restoration fund. | towards The company contributed £50,000 towards training costs. PHRASES have little/a lot/much to contribute (to sth) He had very little to contribute to the conversation. help cause sth ADV. greatly, largely, significantly, substantially Parental involvement contributes significantly to children's learning. | effectively | further | actively, directly Unemployment contributes directly to homelessness. | indirectly | undoubtedly | unwittingly PREP. to Several factors might contribute to the development of the disease. write for a newspaper, etc. ADV. regularly a talented photographer who contributed regularly to ‘The Face’ PREP. to Students are encouraged to contribute articles to the university magazine.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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Phrase(s): contribute something (to someone) (for someone or something)
to donate something to someone for the benefit of someone or something. • I hope you will contribute at least a dollar to Mary for Tom’s birthday present. • Will you contribute a dollar for Tom to Mary when she comes around? • Can you contribute a dollar for the gift?
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs