contribute
playDefinition of contribute
contributed
;contributing
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
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Examples of contribute in a Sentence
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 and Etymology of contribute
Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant — more at tribute
First Known Use: 1530
CONTRIBUTE Defined for English Language Learners
contribute
playDefinition of contribute for English Language Learners
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: to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization
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: to help to cause something to happen
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: to write (something, such as a story, poem, or essay) for a magazine
CONTRIBUTE Defined for Kids
contribute
playDefinition of contribute for Students
contributed
;contributing
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
contributor
\kən-ˈtri-byə-tər\ nounLaw Dictionary
contribute
Legal Definition of contribute
contributed
contributing
transitive verb
intransitive verb
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