contributor
gb/kəntɹˈɪbjətɚ/ us/kəntɹˈɪbjətɚ/
B1
Anglų
~ 9100
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
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person who provides media content
A person who writes or makes content, such as articles or videos, for a magazine, website, TV show, or project.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a contributor to [a publication/website/project]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'contributor' with 'contribution'. Use 'contributor' for the person (She is a regular contributor), and 'contribution' for the thing they provide (Her contribution was an article). Also, remember the preposition 'to': say 'a contributor to the magazine', not 'a contributor of the magazine'.
Sinonimai
writer (Stresses the act of writing; does not cover non‑text content like photos or video.)
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author (Often implies the main or sole creator, while a contributor may be one of many.)
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creator (Very general; can refer to anyone making any kind of content, not just for media outlets.)
Antonimai
nonparticipant (Describes someone who does not take part in creating or providing content.)
Kolokacijos
regular contributor
|guest contributor
|staff contributor
|online contributor
|contributor to [magazine/website]
|feature contributor
Temos
media
|work
|technology
|communication
Pavyzdžiai
- She works as a regular contributor to an online tech magazine.
- Several freelance contributors helped develop the content for the new learning platform.
- The article was written by an outside contributor, not by our staff reporters.
- He’s a frequent contributor to the show, appearing in a new segment every month.
- The editor thanked all the contributors who submitted pieces for the special issue.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- My sister is a contributor to a fashion blog.
- The news site is looking for new contributors.
- He started as a guest contributor and later joined the staff.
- Many contributors send stories to the magazine by email.
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B1
entity
2
person who gives money or support
A person or group that gives money, time, or help to support something.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a contributor to [a cause/project/organization]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse 'contributor' (the person or group) with 'contribution' (the money or help given). For example, say 'The contributor gave $50', not 'The contribution gave $50'. Also, remember to use 'to': 'a contributor to the project', not 'a contributor in the project' when talking about financial or resource support.
Sinonimai
donor (Usually focuses more specifically on giving money, blood, or organs, especially to charities or hospitals.)
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supporter (Emphasizes ongoing help or approval, not only the act of giving resources.)
Antonimai
beneficiary (Refers to someone who receives benefits or resources, the opposite role of someone who gives them.)
Kolokacijos
financial contributor
|major contributor
|key contributor
|corporate contributor
|individual contributor
|a contributor to [charity/campaign]
Temos
charity
|business
|society
|finance
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- Several major contributors pledged more funds to keep the program running.
- As a contributor to the campaign, she receives regular updates on how the money is used.
- The museum listed the names of its top contributors on a plaque by the entrance.
- Our organization depends on small monthly contributors to stay independent.
- Corporate contributors covered most of the costs of the festival.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Many contributors gave money to the new hospital.
- He is a regular contributor to several charities.
- The school thanked all the contributors for their help.
- Small contributors are just as important as big ones.
Daiktavardis
B2
entity
3
factor that helps cause a result
Something that helps to cause a result, often a problem.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a contributor to [a result/problem/trend]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use 'contributor of' when talking about causes. In this sense, English almost always uses 'contributor to': say 'a major contributor to pollution', not 'a major contributor of pollution'. Also, avoid repeating 'cause': do not say 'a contributor cause to'; just use 'a contributor to'.
Sinonimai
factor (Very general word for something that affects a result; 'contributor' slightly emphasizes the idea of 'helping to cause'.)
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cause (Usually stronger and more direct than 'contributor', which can be only one of several causes.)
Antonimai
deterrent (Something that prevents or discourages a result, the opposite of something that helps to cause it.)
Kolokacijos
major contributor to
|key contributor to
|significant contributor to
|important contributor to
|a leading contributor to
|contributor to [disease/problem]
Temos
science
|health
|society
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- Lack of exercise is a major contributor to heart disease.
- Air pollution is a significant contributor to climate change.
- Stress at work is often a key contributor to sleep problems.
- Processed foods are a leading contributor to high salt intake in many countries.
- Housing costs have become an important contributor to rising household debt.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Smoking is a major contributor to lung cancer.
- Sugar drinks are a big contributor to weight gain.
- Noise is a main contributor to my headaches.
- Cold weather is a small contributor to higher energy bills.
Daiktavardis
B2
entity
4
person who helps achieve success
A person who helps a team or group succeed through their work or effort.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a key contributor to [a team/project/success]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may mix this sense with the 'donor' sense and talk about 'contributors' only as people who give money. In sports or work contexts, 'contributor' usually means someone who helps through their actions or performance, not just by giving money.
Sinonimai
team player (Stresses working well with others, not just the size of the contribution.)
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high performer (Highlights strong results, especially in work or sports, more than the idea of general help.)
Antonimai
liability (In team or business contexts, refers to someone who harms rather than helps the group’s success.)
Kolokacijos
key contributor
|major contributor
|consistent contributor
|offensive contributor
|valuable contributor
|contributor to the team’s success
Temos
work
|sports
|business
|relationships
Pavyzdžiai
- She has been a key contributor to the team’s success this season.
- The company wants every employee to feel like an active contributor, not just a passive worker.
- As a new contributor to the project, he quickly took responsibility for the testing phase.
- Several young contributors have stepped up and taken leading roles in recent matches.
- We need more contributors like her if we want this initiative to grow.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He is an important contributor on the basketball team.
- Every worker should be a good contributor to the project.
- New contributors helped the group finish the job on time.
- She became a strong contributor after her training.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
contributor
IPA
GB/kəntɹˈɪbjətɚ/
US/kəntɹˈɪbjətɚ/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
con - trib - ut - or (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (trib)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: contributor
- Plural: contributors
Žodžių šeima
Forms
contributors
noun
Core family
contribute
verb A2
contribution
noun B1
Related words
contributory
adjective
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