to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.

to furnish (an original written work, drawing, etc.) for publication

to contribute stories to a magazine.

to give (money, food, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc.

He contributes to many charities.

to furnish works for publication

He contributed to many magazines.

contribute to

to be an important factor in; help to cause

A sudden downpour contributed to the traffic jam.

verb

harm , hurt , neglect , oppose , shun , subtract , take , take away , withdraw , withhold , counteract , disapprove

verb

accord , add , afford , ante up , assign , bequeath , bequest , bestow , chip in , come through , commit , confer , devote , dispense , dole out * , dower , endow , enrich , furnish , give , give away , go dutch , grant , hand out , kick in * , pitch in * , pony up , present , proffer , sacrifice , share , subscribe , subsidize , supply , sweeten the kitty , tender , will , add to , advance , aid , assist , augment , be conducive , be instrumental , conduce , do one’s bit , finger in the pie , fortify , get in the act , have a hand in , help , lead , put in two cents , redound , reinforce , sit in on , strengthen , supplement , support , tend , uphold , donate , partake , participate , cause , factor , further , provide , shell out , submit