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    US /kənˈtrɪbjut/

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    UK /kən'trɪbju:t/

    A2
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be a factor in causing something to happen
    Her short-tempered nature doesn't contribute to their happy marriage
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To donate, give (money) or help to something
    He is going to contribute a considerable amount of money to the charity fund
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To write articles for a magazine or newspaper
    I used to contribute to the travel magazine

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    Does COVID Mess With Your DNA?

    07:31Does COVID Mess With Your DNA?
    • And the Swedish group identified genes related to ACE2, which interestingly lines up with an idea out there that patients develop antibodies to their own ACE2 after infection, which might contribute to inflammation occurring in long COVID.

      And the Swedish group identified genes related to ACE2, which interestingly lines up with an idea out there that patients develop antibodies to their own ACE2 after infection, which might contribute to inflammation occurring in long COVID.

    • which might contribute to inflammation occurring in long COVID.

      which might contribute to inflammation occurring in long COVID.

    B1

    10 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life

    08:2610 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life
    • They're not good for your health, they don't contribute to your happiness, and they just don't make sense.

      They're not good for your health, they don't contribute to your happiness, and they just don't make sense.

    • We all have little habits and routines that fill our days but don't contribute much value.

      We all have little habits and routines that fill our days but don't contribute much value.

    B1

    5 Foods That Naturally Decrease Cortisol, the Stress Hormone

    07:525 Foods That Naturally Decrease Cortisol, the Stress Hormone
    • But being exposed to it for too long can lead to a chronic stress response which can contribute to more anxiety, depression, fatigue, inflammation, weight gain, higher blood pressure,

      But being exposed to it for too long can lead to a chronic stress response which can contribute to more anxiety, depression, fatigue, inflammation, weight gain, higher blood pressure,

    • But being exposed to it for too long can lead to a chronic stress response which can contribute to more anxiety, depression, fatigue, inflammation, weight gain, higher blood pressure, a decreased immune system, a higher chance of diabetes, and

      But being exposed to it for too long can lead to a chronic stress response which can contribute to more anxiety, depression, fatigue, inflammation, weight gain, higher blood pressure, a decreased immune system, a higher chance of diabetes, and

    B2

    Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream

    09:29Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream
    • So that loss of financial stability can create a sense of powerlessness and insecurity, and contribute to feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability.

      So that loss of financial stability can create a sense of powerlessness and insecurity, and contribute to feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability.

    • So that loss of financial stability can create a sense of powerlessness and insecurity and contribute to feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability.

      So that loss of financial stability can create a sense of powerlessness and insecurity and contribute to feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability.

    A2

    How Working For Google, Amazon, And Microsoft Lost 'Dream Job' Status

    12:13How Working For Google, Amazon, And Microsoft Lost 'Dream Job' Status
    • So to be able to work in those companies was seen as prestigious, and it was seen as a very positive step in building their own careers to be able to contribute to the technology that they themselves and their families used every single day.

      So to be able to work in those companies was seen as prestigious, and it was seen as a very positive step in building their own careers to be able to contribute to the technology that they themselves and their families used every single day.

    • and it was seen as a very positive step in building their own careers to be able to contribute to the technology that they themselves and their families used every single day.

      and it was seen as a very positive step in building their own careers to be able to contribute to the technology that they themselves and their families used every single day.

    B1

    Planning to buy a house? Think again! Buy Vs Rent Analysis

    03:22Planning to buy a house? Think again! Buy Vs Rent Analysis
    • and she also needs to contribute about thousand five hundred dollars towards maintenance.

      and she also needs to contribute about thousand five hundred dollars towards maintenance.

    • and she also needs to contribute about $1, 500 towards maintenance.

      and she also needs to contribute about $1, 500 towards maintenance.

    A2

    Why Are There Stones Along Railway Tracks?

    05:40Why Are There Stones Along Railway Tracks?
    • The stones in the track ballast greatly contribute to keeping out vegetation that could compromise the structure and strength of the track. 

      The stones in the track ballast greatly contribute to keeping out vegetation that could compromise the structure and strength of the track. 

    • The stones in the track ballast greatly contribute to keeping out vegetation that could compromise the structure and strength of the railroad track.

      The stones in the track ballast greatly contribute to keeping out vegetation that could compromise the structure and strength of the railroad track.

    B2

    Bill Gates meets Aamir Khan

    42:05Bill Gates meets Aamir Khan
    • who are well off financially in India and who would like to contribute to nation building,

      who are well off financially in India and who would like to contribute to nation building,

    • a change. I think people want to contribute. People are eager to contribute and that's

      a change. I think people want to contribute. People are eager to contribute and that's

    A2

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • to contribute a little bit more to reduce the deficit. Governor Romney earlier mentioned

      to contribute a little bit more to reduce the deficit. Governor Romney earlier mentioned

    • And the way we do it is, $2.50 for every cut, we ask for a dollar of additional revenue, paid for, as I indicated earlier, by asking those of us who have done very well in this country to contribute a little bit more to reduce the deficit.

      And the way we do it is, $2.50 for every cut, we ask for a dollar of additional revenue, paid for, as I indicated earlier, by asking those of us who have done very well in this country to contribute a little bit more to reduce the deficit.

    B1

    Neuroplasticity Explained: How to Rewire Your Brain for Mental Strength

    12:30Neuroplasticity Explained: How to Rewire Your Brain for Mental Strength
    • Even though the clinical effectiveness of brain training games is debated, any activity that engages your mind can contribute to cognitive flexibility.

      Even though the clinical effectiveness of brain training games is debated, any activity that engages your mind can contribute to cognitive flexibility.

    • Even though the clinical effectiveness of brain training games is debated, any activity that engages your mind can contribute to cognitive flexibility.

      Even though the clinical effectiveness of brain training games is debated, any activity that engages your mind can contribute to cognitive flexibility.

    B1