contribute

con·trib·ute

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

Examples of CONTRIBUTE

1. The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city.
2. We're trying to raise money for a new school, and we're hoping that everyone will contribute.
3. He did not contribute to the project.
4. In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute.
5. He contributed many poems to the magazine.
6. 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

Related to CONTRIBUTE

Synonyms: chip in, kick in, pitch in

Related Words: bestow, donate, give, present; award, confer, dole (out), endow; afford, furnish, provide

Near Antonyms: hold, keep, pocket, retain, withhold; preserve, save; advance, lend, loan; sell

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