Verb
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provide
"The city has to put up half the required amount"
- put up -
be conducive to
"The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"
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contribute to some cause
"I gave at the office"
- chip in - kick in -
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"