1. to give money, time, effort, or ideas to help achieve something or make something successful
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'contribute'
2. to help cause something to happen or exist
Usage: often followed by 'to'

Examples

• She contributes $50 to charity every month.
• Everyone contributes ideas during our team meetings.
• Regular exercise contributes to good health.
• The new highway contributes to increased traffic in the area.
• He contributes articles to the local newspaper.
• Poor diet contributes to many health problems.
• Each student contributes something unique to the class discussion.