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verb con·trib·ute \kən-ˈtri-byət, -(ˌ)byüt also and especially before -ed or -ing -ˈtri-bət; chiefly British also ˈkän-trə-ˌbyüt\

Definition of contribute

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transitive verb
1 : to give or supply in common with others contribute money to a cause
2 : to supply (something, such as an article) for a publication He contributed several poems to the magazine.
intransitive verb
1a : to give a part to a common fund or store contribute to a fund-raising campaignb : 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

play \kən-ˈtri-byə-tər, -bə-, -ˌbyü-\ noun

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.

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

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First Known Use: 1530

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: to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization
: to help to cause something to happen
: to write (something, such as a story, poem, or essay) for a magazine

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verb con·trib·ute \kən-ˈtri-byət, -byüt\

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1 : to give along with others
2 : to have a share in something You all contributed to the success of the project.
3 : to supply (as an article) for publication especially in a magazine