contribute verb - definition in Business English Dictionary

contribute

/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/, /ˈkɒntrɪbjuːt/ verb

› [I] to be one of the reasons why something happens:

contribute to/toward/towards sth Analysts agree that subprime loans contributed to the recession.

› [I or T] to add new plans or ideas, or help make improvements to something so that it becomes more valuable or successful:

Employees are encouraged to contribute at staff meetings.

There are a number of people who have contributed ideas.

contribute to/toward/towards sth It's best when leaders are clear about how they can best contribute to the overall strategy.

› [I or T] to provide money or support to help another person, company, or organization to achieve its goal:

contribute to/toward/towards sth At present, only 10% of employers contribute towards childcare costs.

contribute sth to/toward/towards sth Over £75 million was contributed to the campaign.

(Definition of contribute verb from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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