увеличивать

I

см. тж. вносить вклад в; значительно увеличивать; обострять; повышать; усиливать

The advantages of computing technology could be multiplied many times if ...

II

см. тж. повышать

The vortexes contribute significantly to the lift of the aircraft.

Curves and fillets add strength.

The formation of dust adds to the explosion hazard.

The coating considerably extends (or prolongs) the life of these alloys.

With binoculars, this range can be (greatly) extended.

This magnifies (or enhances, or augments) the aerodynamic moment. Production could be stepped up (or increased, or raised) quickly.

The high light intensities available from laser sources can contribute to the homogeneous line width.

The increased speed of operation ups (жарг.) the production.

The lense enlarges (or magnifies) the image two-fold.

The figure is scaled up.

III

This factor contributes to the confusion.

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