contributes (to)

verb

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

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  1. brings about
  2. causes
  3. creates
  4. effects
  5. occasions
  6. generates
  7. brings
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  • Blending horror with comedy, the Apple TV show takes place in a fictitious New England island town afflicted by a centuries-old curse that brings about supernatural evils.
    — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
  • The organization’s blood supply had fallen by several thousand units in just one week, leading many to worry about the summer season, which typically brings about an increase in trauma injuries, according to the press release.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of brings about
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  • Economists once again think economic growth causes prices to rise.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Here's what insomnia is, what causes it and how it's typically treated.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of causes
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  • The soft gray-white rattan complements the tailored beige high-density comfort cushions and creates an airy backdrop for your ever-evolving collection of seasonal all-weather pillows and throws.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • On paper, deploying Wade creates an obvious advantageous matchup.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of creates
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  • Still, stakeholders are unsure what effects a veto override will have.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Here, The Athletic outlines United’s debt picture and what effects this latest refinancing may have.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Definition of effects
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  • Admissions dipped around mid-March and again in early June, when the market reached its lowest point of the year, but both occasions the downturn lasted only briefly before business rebounded.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of occasions
Verb
  • Today, the tax generates billions of dollars in annual revenue.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The club's professional team competes in Argentina's top division and generates revenue from ticket sales and broadcasting rights.
    — Manuel Rueda, NPR, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of generates
Verb
  • Pratt brings the toughness of a wrestler onto the football field.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • All this disruption is coming in the lead-up to the Burning Man festival, which brings at its peak about 70,000 people to this region from all over the world.
    — Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of brings
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