- To make a contribution: contributes to several charities. 2. To help bring about a result; act as a factor: Exercise contributes to better health. 3. To submit material for publication.
v.i. to give (money, food, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc.: He contributes to many charities. to furnish works for publication: He contributed to many magazines. Idioms contribute to, to be an.
