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
  • State attorneys general are partly suing to block the union over fears about potential job losses in the entertainment sector brought about by consolidation.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Future losses could bring about additional financial penalties for the company, although Meta denies the claims.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of bring about
Verb
  • One day, Cole paged through an album whose acidic glues caused her particular anguish.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The rocks and melted water then swelled the rivers in the valleys below, causing a torrent of water that swept buildings, bridges and earth downstream in Tibet and Nepal.
    — Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of cause
Verb
  • Yet perhaps the unsung hero in the market was China, which drew on its huge stockpiles, leaving more oil in the market for other economies.
    — Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Testing the core concepts The approach draws on a fuel concept first developed by General Atomics during the 1950s Atoms for Peace initiative.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of draw on
Verb
  • Designed as a therapeutic companion, the robot resembles a baby seal and uses soft fur, gentle movements, and responsive sounds to create the calming presence of a living pet.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This poplin maxi skirt is stylish, and its A-line cut can create a flattering silhouette on all body types.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of create
Verb
  • On Location, which sells premium packages at high-profile events like the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl and the US Open, helped generate $666 million in revenue for the first six months of this year — a 60% increase compared to the year prior.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The results showed that the deformation became stronger toward the section of the ceiling directly beneath the roadside above the shaft, similar to how modern LiDAR systems can generate detailed three-dimensional measurements.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of generate
Verb
  • The Moon enters Aries and your 11th House of Friends, Community, and Future Plans, bringing energy to invitations, brainstorms, and shared goals.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Brooks Lee hit a two-run home run and Kody Clemens had a solo home run, bringing the Twins within 4-3.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of bring
Verb
  • This rainfall is likely to produce flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • What we’re left with is a system for producing conflict, a machine for generating chaos.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of produce
Verb
  • About $500,000 will go toward the unit itself, Calloway said, with other funds to purchase a pair of passenger vehicles, bring on a program director and hire two drivers.
    — Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Johns, who was brought on to oversee the team’s business in April, said things are changing.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of bring on
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