contribute to

progress in development n a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others n the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) n an amount paid before it is earned n increase in price or value v move forward, also in the metaphorical sense v bring forward for consideration or acceptance v increase or raise v contribute to the progress or growth of v cause to move forward v obtain advantages, such as points, etc. v develop in a positive way v develop further v give a promotion to or assign to a higher position v pay in advance v move forward v rise in rate or price

be beneficial to v contribute to the progress or growth of v increase or raise v push or shove upward, as if from below or behind

contribute to some cause v

v bestow a quality on v contribute to some cause v be conducive to v provide

v bestow a quality on v contribute to some cause v be conducive to v provide s tending to bring about