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contributing

CEFR: B2

Giving effort, money, or knowledge to help achieve something; acting as a causal factor.

Synonyms

conducing
fostering

Common Collocations

contributing to
contributing factor
significantly contributing

Example Sentence

Sedentary lifestyles and poor nutrition are key factors contributing to chronic disease rates.

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