- past participle of contribute.
- past tense form of contribute.
contributed
Example Sentences
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University of Southern California undergraduate student Anyi Tan contributed to this research.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
These insights may help researchers better understand the family systems and political structures that contributed to the emergence of early states in East Asia.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
Prices for new and used vehicles contributed to the softest rise in passenger-vehicle costs since March of last year, and internet-access services fell for the month after a modest rise in prices in May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Rogers contributed 14 goals and 12 assists in 55 appearances last season and would add further firepower.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
They all contributed items of clothing to bulk out Lyra’s bed and make it look as if she was still there, and swore to say they knew nothing about it.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
