contribute (
http://definr.com/contribute)
v 1: of a quality, as in: "Her presence lends a certain cachet to
the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She
brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds
a light note to the program" [syn:
lend,
impart,
bestow,
add,
bring]
2: contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office" [syn:
give,
chip in,
kick in]
3: be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead
to better writing" [syn:
lead,
conduce]
4: provide; "The city has to put up half the required amount"
[syn:
put up]