contributes (to)

verb

Definition of contributes (to)next
present tense third-person singular of contribute (to)
as in translates (into)

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  1. creates
  2. generates
  3. brings
Verb
  • Whole Foods creates unique holiday menus alongside its regular offerings.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Its mission is helping solar scientists better understand the sun, whose magnetized material creates solar wind in the solar system.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of creates
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  • Connection Fox, for example, helps users keep track of important contacts, sets reminders to get in touch and even generates suggestions for ways to reach out, keeping important relationships from going cold.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This group generates turnovers and gets after jump shooters.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of generates
Verb
  • Scott Olson/Getty Images A merger between the two automakers would create the world's third-biggest automaker behind Toyota and Volkswagen — and that brings a lot of potential benefits.
    Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For the Centennial State, business in its ski towns brings huge economic gains, with spending reaching record highs this past year.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of brings
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“Contributes (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributes%20%28to%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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