B2nounworksociety
US/kənˈtrɪb.jə.tər/
UK/kənˈtrɪb.jə.tə/
a person or thing that gives money, ideas or work to help something succeed or happen
In context
She is a regular contributor to the school magazine.
Cars are a major contributor to air pollution in big cities.
The charity thanked every contributor for helping to rebuild the school.
Words that go with contributor
adjective + noun
- major contributorTourism is a major contributor to the local economy.
- regular contributorHe is a regular contributor to the online forum.
- main contributorSugar is the main contributor to tooth decay.
- financial contributorThe school thanked each financial contributor.
- leading contributorChina is a leading contributor to the project.
noun + preposition
- contributor toStress is a contributor to many health problems.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is a contribute to the magazine.Correct: She is a contributor to the magazine.