contribute
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verb \kən-ˈtri-byət, -(ˌ)byüt also & especially before -ed or -ing -ˈtri-bət; chiefly British also ˈkän-trə-ˌbyüt\con·trib·ut·edcon·trib·ut·ing
Definition of CONTRIBUTE
transitive verb
1
: to give or supply in common with others <contribute money to a cause>
2
: to supply (as an article) for a publication
intransitive 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
See Examples of CONTRIBUTE
- The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city.
- We're trying to raise money for a new school, and we're hoping that everyone will contribute.
- He did not contribute to the project.
- In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute.
- He contributed many poems to the magazine.
- Ten scientists contributed to the special edition of the journal.
Origin of CONTRIBUTE
Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant — more at tribute
First Known Use: 1530
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