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have contributed for vs have contributed to

The correct phrase is "have contributed to." The preposition "to" is used after the verb "contribute" to introduce the recipient or beneficiary of the contribution. "Have contributed for" is not a standard construction in English.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 2805 views

have contributed for

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition "for" is not typically used after the verb "contribute."

Incorrect usage. Instead, use "have contributed to" to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of the contribution.
  • Mr President, I wish to begin by thanking all those who have contributed for their very strong support for our new instrument - the annual report.
  • I would like to thank the secretariat of the Committee on Women's Rights, and all those who have contributed, for their sterling work in producing this report.
  • As the 'infogrèce' news service reported on 11 February 2006, citing information from the Ministry for Public Order, OLAF is said to have contributed funding for equipment for the intelligence service.
  • I would thank all fellow Members, including those of the Social Democratic group, who have contributed, for we have all done our bit to ensure that a sound package is now before us.
  • Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, first I would like to thank all those who have contributed to the debate for their opinions and also for the questions they have asked.
  • The efforts made with regard to the various economic sectors have contributed to enhanced productivity for companies and supply more in line with the opportunities of local and export markets.
  • I should like to express my sincere thanks to Mrs Grossetête and all those who have contributed to her report for their work on this difficult dossier.
  • I am very grateful to Mr Paasilinna and to all the Members who have contributed to this report for reformulating essential issues in it and summarising them.
  • In any case, it was the motion for a resolution that contained the proposal - and I am pleased to have contributed to this - for the European Council to choose the person to be nominated as Commission President bearing in mind the election results.
  • I would also like to thank the rapporteurs who have contributed to the motion for a resolution which will be voted on tomorrow in this House, some of whom have taken the opportunity to speak.
  • Let me once again thank all those who have contributed to this report for their political support and guidance, and for the constructive criticism and concrete suggestions for action contained in it and others like it.
  • I have contributed to War Relief Incorporated.
  • Foreign entrepreneurs have contributed to improvements in wages and social conditions.
  • Many people have contributed to the excellent solution.
  • Certain politically important aspects of the new partnership agreement will have contributed to these.
  • The irresponsibility of certain elected representatives and the barely disguised complicity of the authorities have contributed to this racist explosion.
  • Both these factors have contributed to the success of Europe.
  • The Commission has not identified any other factors which could have contributed to the injury.
  • Oversight policies and standards have contributed to sound and efficient payment and settlement systems.
  • Adequate choices of monetary policy and exchange rate strategies have contributed to this achievement.

Alternatives:

  • have contributed to

have contributed to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. The preposition "to" is used after the verb "contribute" to introduce the recipient or beneficiary of the contribution.

Correct usage. Use "have contributed to" to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of the contribution.
  • The irresponsibility of certain elected representatives and the barely disguised complicity of the authorities have contributed to this racist explosion.
  • Oversight policies and standards have contributed to sound and efficient payment and settlement systems.
  • Meanwhile, technological and market forces have contributed to job polarization, with the middle-income bracket gradually deteriorating.
  • These programmes have contributed to advancing the European idea more than anything else.
  • Foreign entrepreneurs have contributed to improvements in wages and social conditions.
  • These results suggest that investments under these two measures have contributed to achieving the Sapard objectives.
  • Others who have contributed to this guide.
  • A number of important new developments have contributed to further strengthening and expanding the application of the Code.
  • These aspects and others have contributed to the overall process of simplifying and harmonising the procedures in this domain.
  • The Commission observes that paid workers have contributed to the stabilisation of the macroeconomic scene by moderation of pay.
  • The Commission also notes that employees have contributed to a healthier macro-economic framework through wage moderation.
  • Successive reforms have contributed to the competitiveness of European agriculture by reducing price support guarantees and encouraging structural adjustment.
  • In some cases, Member States have contributed to the setting up of the Agency by providing land or a building.
  • To conclude, I would like to reiterate my gratitude to all those who have contributed to reaching this stage.
  • The existing measures have contributed to a big reduction in dumped imports from Russia and offered relief to the Union industry.
  • I would like to thank the rapporteur, other Members who have contributed to the report, and Mrs Karamanou for her statement.
  • Attempts by the Commission to introduce premature - and in the case of milk - unnecessary reform, have contributed to insecurity and unease among farmers.
  • The report shall further review to what extent the support schemes have contributed to the creation of stable conditions for investments in cogeneration.
  • I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to Mr Brok and the rapporteurs who have contributed to this report.
  • The complainant claims that the practices subject to the complaint have contributed to a considerable fall in consumption of Scotch whisky in Uruguay.

Alternatives:

  • have given to
  • have donated to
  • have provided for
  • have supported
  • have helped

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