How to Use "Contribute" with Example Sentences

contribute (v): to give or offer something; to cause something

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Used with adverbs:

"They contribute generously to local schools."
(generously, heavily)

"Our company financially contributes to charities."
(financially)

"My roommate and I contribute equally to the household budget."
(equally)

"Some foods directly contribute to weight gain."
(directly)

"His research largely contributed to the success of the project."
(largely, significantly, greatly)

Used with prepositions:

"Do you contribute to charity?"
(to)

"She contributes half of her paycheck towards homeless charities."
(towards)