1. helping to cause or add to a result or situation

1. giving money, time, effort, or ideas to help achieve something
Usage: present participle of contribute

Examples

• She is contributing $500 to the charity fundraiser.
• Many volunteers are contributing their time to the project.
• The students are contributing ideas for the school play.
• Poor weather was a contributing factor to the accident.
• His experience is contributing to the team's success.
• The company is contributing resources to environmental research.
• Stress can be a contributing cause of health problems.