contributing

(verb) bestow a quality on. Synonyms: lend, impart, bestow, contribute, add, bring. Examples: "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."

(verb) contribute to some cause. Synonyms: contribute, give, chip in, kick in. Example: "I gave at the office."

(verb) be conducive to. Synonyms: contribute, lead, conduce. Example: "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing."

(verb) provide. Synonyms: put up, contribute. Example: "The city has to put up half the required amount."

(adj) tending to bring about; being partly responsible for. Synonyms: conducive, contributing(prenominal), contributive, contributory, tributary. Examples: "Working conditions are not conducive to productivity." "The seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city." "A contributory factor."