Also means
to provide
Usage Note
Aportar implies bringing something of value to a collective effort (aportar ideas, to contribute ideas; aportar fondos, to provide funds). It is preferred over contribuir in formal and journalistic registers in Spain. The related noun aportación (contribution) is highly frequent in political and economic discourse.
Examples
"Cada miembro debe aportar sus ideas."
Natural Translation
Each member should contribute their ideas.

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