contributing

Definition of Contributing in English :

Adjective

1. conducive, contributing, contributive, contributory, tributary

tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

Example Sentences:
'working conditions are not conducive to productivity'
'the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city'
'a contributory factor'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Contributing

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verb (often foll by to)

1.

to give (support, money, etc) for a common purpose or fund

2.

to supply (ideas, opinions, etc) as part of a debate or discussion

3. (intransitive)

to be partly instrumental (in) or responsible (for)

drink contributed to the accident

4.

to write (articles) for a publication

Contributing

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verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: conˈtributed or conˈtributing

1.

to give or provide jointly with others; give to a common fund

2.

to write and give or sell (an article, story, poem, etc.) to a magazine, newspaper, or other publication

3.

to give or furnish (knowledge, ideas, etc.)

Contributing

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v. con·trib·ut·ed, con·trib·ut·ing, con·trib·utes

v.tr.

1. To give or supply in common with others; give to a common fund or for a common purpose.

2. To submit for publication: contributed two stories to the summer issue.

v.intr.

1. To make a contribution: contributes to several charities.

2. To help bring about a result; act as a factor: Exercise contributes to better health.

3. To submit material for publication.

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