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1. Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
   "the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city";
   - conducive, contributive, contributory, tributary

1. Provide a particular quality or character
   "Her presence contributes a certain cachet to the company";
   - lend, impart, bestow, add, bring
    
2. Provide a part of a whole amount; give towards some cause
   "I contributed at the office";
   - give, chip in [informal], kick in
    
3. Have the effect of making happen, or become more likely
   "The use of computers in the classroom contributed to better writing";
   - lead, conduce
    
4. Provide
   "The city has to contribute half the required amount";
   - put up

See also: causative

Type of: advance, alter, boost, change, encourage, further, give, modify, pay, promote

Encyclopedia: Contribute