His research has contributed enormously to our understanding of this disease.
Many people contributed generously to the appeal.
people who want to contribute positively to their communities
a situation where husband and wife contribute equally to the family budget
I would like to contribute to the church restoration fund.
The company contributed $50 000 towards/toward training costs.
He had very little to contribute to the conversation.
Parental involvement contributes significantly to children's learning.
countries that contribute disproportionately to global warming
Unemployment contributes directly to homelessness.
These images could potentially contribute to the development of eating disorders.
Several factors might contribute to the development of the disease.
a talented photographer who contributed regularly to ‘The Face’
Students are encouraged to contribute articles to the university magazine.
• His department contributed £2.3 million towards the fund.
• They contributed to a number of worthy causes.
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Analysts agree that subprime loans contributed to the recession.
Employees are encouraged to contribute at staff meetings.
»There are a number of people who have contributed ideas.
contribute to/toward/towards sth »It's best when leaders are clear about how they can best contribute to the overall strategy.
At present, only 10% of employers contribute towards childcare costs.
contribute sth to/toward/towards sth »Over £75 million was contributed to the campaign.
to contribute to the Red Cross - жертвовать в фонд Красного Креста
to contribute food and clothing for the relief of the refugees - жертвовать продукты питания и одежду в помощь беженцам
to contribute money - жертвовать /вносить/ деньги
to contribute time - уделять время
to contribute help - оказывать помощь (личным участием)
to contribute to a present for smb.- участвовать в складчине на подарок кому-л.
to contribute suggestions on scientific questions - вносить предложения по научным вопросам
he contributed greatly to the improvement of national music - он многое сделал для развития национальной музыки
drink contributed to his downfall - одной из причин его падения было пьянство
to contribute to a newspaper - писать и т. п. для газеты
to contribute to charity — делать благотворительные пожертвования
to contribute time — уделять время
Pensionable service is the number of years during which you contribute to the pension plan. — Пенсионный стаж — это количество лет, в течение которых вы платите взносы в пенсионный план.
to contribute suggestions on scientific questions — вносить предложения по научным вопросам
to contribute to a newspaper — писать и т. п. для газеты