contributes (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of contribute (to)
as in translates (into)

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  1. brings about
  2. causes
  3. creates
  4. effects
  5. occasions
  6. generates
  7. brings
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  • Blending horror with comedy, the Apple TV show takes place in a fictitious New England island town afflicted by a centuries-old curse that brings about supernatural evils.
    — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
  • The organization’s blood supply had fallen by several thousand units in just one week, leading many to worry about the summer season, which typically brings about an increase in trauma injuries, according to the press release.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of brings about
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  • Mail and Paper Piles Leaving mail and stacks of paper on coffee tables, console tables, and end tables is distracting and causes a conflict between relaxation and productive tasks, which Lee notes are two things that don't go together.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Enter Tangle Teezer The Complete Carebrush, a first-of-its kind brush that causes 70% less breakage on all hair types compared to standard hairbrushes, according to independent testing.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of causes
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  • Edstrom is big and fast, competes hard, and creates a lot of offense in the high-percentage areas.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • While enabling wider adoption, this creates a provenance gap, as consistency and accountability in these conversions remain inconsistent.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of creates
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  • Still, stakeholders are unsure what effects a veto override will have.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Here, The Athletic outlines United’s debt picture and what effects this latest refinancing may have.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Definition of effects
Verb
  • Admissions dipped around mid-March and again in early June, when the market reached its lowest point of the year, but both occasions the downturn lasted only briefly before business rebounded.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of occasions
Verb
  • Right now, Asia generates 50% of the global electronic waste every single year.
    — Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In this resonance, sound excites air trapped within a cavity, creating an airflow imbalance that generates propulsion.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of generates
Verb
  • For those familiar with the book or movie, the musical brings a different experience to the familiar story.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That search brings them back to Camp Rock, where a fresh set of campers are ready to show their stuff.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of brings
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