- present tense form of contribute (3rd person singular).
contributes
Example Sentences
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He also contributes to the sports section, and has covered the London 2012, Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024 Olympics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
NOx is a smog-forming pollutant that aggravates respiratory illnesses, especially asthma, forms acid rain and contributes to nutrient pollution in coastal waters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The tomato brings sweetness and acidity; the soy contributes salt and savory depth.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
The World Health Organization estimates that consuming too much salt contributes to 1.8 million deaths around the world each year.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 2026
Everyone who buys the furniture will have contributed to the destruction of the forest, and the destruction of the forest contributes to the process of global warming.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
