contribute
verb.
bestow a quality on
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
Synonym: lend, impart, bring, bestow, add
verb.
contribute to some cause
I gave at the office
Synonym: chip in, give, kick in
verb.
be conducive to
The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing
Synonym: conduce, lead
verb.
provide
The city has to put up half the required amount
Synonym: put up