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| 1. | [ verb ] of a quality, as in | |
| Synonyms: | add lend bring impart bestow | |
| Examples: | : "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company" "The music added a lot to the play" "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings" "This adds a light note to the program" |
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| Related terms: | change throw_in instill tinsel addition | |
| 2. | [ verb ] contribute to some cause | |
| Synonyms: | give kick_in chip_in | |
| Examples: | "I gave at the office" |
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| Related terms: | give pool contribution subscriber giving | |
| 3. | [ verb ] be conducive to | |
| Synonyms: | lead conduce | |
| Examples: | "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing" |
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| Related terms: | promote | |
| 4. | [ verb ] provide | |
| Synonyms: | put_up | |
| Examples: | "The city has to put up half the required amount" |
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| Related terms: | pay contribution | |
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contributive contrite contributor contributory contribution contributing contritely contrive contriver contrived contriteness contrariwise contorted contracted contradict contrarious countrified contretemps contrivance centrifugate contract contort contrast contrariety contrapuntal centrifuge contrariness contrapuntist contralateral Contreras contrarily contrarian contrition contortion connatural |
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