be conducive to
"The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"
To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
"Several small donations from neighbors contributed to raising enough money for the new playground equipment."
In plain English: To contribute means to give something, like money or effort, to help achieve a common goal.
"Everyone contributed money to buy groceries for the new baby."
Usage: Use contribute to mean adding effort, money, or resources toward a shared goal or collective result. Avoid using it to imply being the sole cause of an event, as that suggests exclusive responsibility rather than participation.
The word "contribute" comes from the Latin phrase meaning "to bring together," which originally referred to a tribe pooling its resources for a common purpose. It entered English with this sense of uniting efforts or gifts rather than simply adding items individually.