contribute
/kənˈtrɪb.juːt/(verb)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To give something (such as money, effort, or ideas) in order to help achieve or provide something; to be a factor in.
Key Academic Collocations
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contributecontributioncontributionscontributorcontributorycontributed
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
conducefosterdonatefacilitateengender
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Automobile emissions contribute significantly to deteriorating air quality in densely populated metropolitan centers."
"Agriculture and light manufacturing contributed 35% and 28% respectively to national gross domestic product in 2021."
"Regular physical activity makes a profound contribution to cardiovascular health and psychological well-being."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Master the preposition: always 'contribute TO something/doing something'. Never omit 'to'.