Main Entry: con·trib·ute

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈtri-byət, -(ˌ)byüt also & especially before -ed or -ing -ˈtri-bət; chiefly British also ˈkän-trə-ˌbyüt\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): con·trib·ut·ed; con·trib·ut·ing

Etymology: Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant — more at tribute

Date: 1530

transitive verb 1 : to give or supply in common with others <contribute money to a cause>
2 : to supply (as an article) for a publicationintransitive verb 1 a : to give a part to a common fund or store <contribute to a fund-raising campaign> b : to play a significant part in bringing about an end or result <many players have contributed to the team's success>
2 : to submit articles to a publication

— con·trib·u·tor \-byə-tər, -bə-, -ˌbyü-\ noun