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CONTRIBUTES

(verb)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Contributes.

Contributes - as a verb

Bestow a quality on

Example: "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
add5bestow11bring8impart10lend5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Contribute to some cause

Example: "I gave at the office"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chip ingive8kick in
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be conducive to

Example: "The use of computers in the classroom led to better writing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conduce12lead5

Provide

Example: "The city has to put up half the required amount"

Example Sentences

"She contributes regularly to the local newspaper."
"His hard work contributes to his success."
"The company contributes a portion of its profits to charity."
"Eating a balanced diet contributes to good health."
"Regular exercise contributes to weight loss."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTRIBUTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contributes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTRIBUTES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CONTRIBUTES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contributes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTRIBUTES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CONTRIBUTES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contributes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTRIBUTES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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