- past tense form of contribute.
- past participle of contribute.
contributed
Example Sentences
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"Those additional steps could have contributed to recovering the children sooner," it found.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
The researchers say the register lays bare the breadth of which individuals contributed financially to the slave trade - from monarchs and politicians, to plumbers and clergymen.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Prior to joining the Journal, she was a reporter for the New York Times's Styles desk, and contributed interior design coverage to the paper's Real Estate desk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
During the past two decades, cyclones have therefore contributed to Arctic ice loss, particularly near the end of the annual melting season.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
When they were done, Fern reluctantly contributed her two treasures to the nosegay.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
