Collocations for contribute - verb
1. give
ADV.
enormously, generously, greatly, handsomely, heavily, substantially
His research has contributed enormously to our understanding of this disease. | Many people contributed generously to the appeal.
His research has contributed enormously to our understanding of this disease. | Many people contributed generously to the appeal.
equally
a situation where husband and wife contribute equally to the family budget
a situation where husband and wife contribute equally to the family budget
fully | financially
VERB + CONTRIBUTE
be asked to, be encouraged to
PREP.
to
I would like to contribute to the church restoration fund.
I would like to contribute to the church restoration fund.
towards
The company contributed £50,000 towards training costs.
The company contributed £50,000 towards training costs.
PHRASES
have little/a lot/much to contribute (to sth)
He had very little to contribute to the conversation.
He had very little to contribute to the conversation.
2. help cause sth
ADV.
greatly, largely, significantly, substantially
Parental involvement contributes significantly to children''s learning.
Parental involvement contributes significantly to children''s learning.
effectively | further | actively, directly
Unemployment contributes directly to homelessness.
Unemployment contributes directly to homelessness.
indirectly | undoubtedly | unwittingly
PREP.
to
Several factors might contribute to the development of the disease.
Several factors might contribute to the development of the disease.
3. write for a newspaper, etc.
ADV.
regularly
a talented photographer who contributed regularly to ‘The Face’
a talented photographer who contributed regularly to ‘The Face’
PREP.
to
Students are encouraged to contribute articles to the university magazine.
Students are encouraged to contribute articles to the university magazine.