contribute (to)

verb

Definition of contribute (to)next
as in to bring about

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribute (to)
  1. bring about
  2. cause
  3. draw on
  4. create
  5. generate
  6. bring
  7. produce
  8. bring on
Verb
  • Despite the chaos that politics has brought about over the years, the Grammy-winner also called for change.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Competitive dynamics in the schizophrenia space will presumably bring about changes that offer opportunities and pose challenges to Cobenfy’s sponsor, Bristol Myers Squibb.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of bring about
Verb
  • An ankle injury caused Williams to miss two games last season — October losses to the Vikings and the Bengals — after not practicing those weeks.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
    Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of cause
Verb
  • For Eisenberg, however, the film drew on a lot of personal connections — not just to his character, but to the region.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Average allocation of legal function workload CLOs seeking to meet expectations and deliver consistently superior service must draw on both internal and external resources, while optimizing their teams’ skills and tools.
    Richard Punt, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of draw on
Verb
  • Colorado’s 8th District, the state’s newest congressional district, was created during the 2021 redistricting process and designed to be an evenly split swing district.
    Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Their dedication brings Saratoga’s rich history and vibrant landscape to life, creating a place where everyone can feel connected and inspired.
    Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of create
Verb
  • The bond will generate an average of $9.2 million annually over its lifetime.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • This is still a concern with the 3D V-Cache on the bottom, but less so as the processor cores are likely what generates the most heat, and those are more directly cooled in this configuration.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of generate
Verb
  • The combination brought them their second straight NBA Cup win — a 123-118 final.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Then on Tuesday, a storm will bring snow, though the latest models show totals generally under six inches.
    John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of bring
Verb
  • Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme gave Purdy fits last year when Macdonald coordinated Baltimore’s defense (four interceptions), but produced 255 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers and no sacks in the 49ers’ win at Seattle last month.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on its primary business activities, which include producing and distributing tea leaves, importing animal proteins, and selling synthetic fuel products.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of produce
Verb
  • However, Tim can only see this interaction as an accusation brought on by therapists, who blame everything on the parents.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Klein, who has served as mayor since 2020, is known by residents for navigating the city through economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of bring on
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