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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.
Recent Examples of contribute from the Web
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Sunni Gulf states are said to be considering their involvement, but have contributed next to nothing.
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Twitter @SusanLaff Alicia Fabbre also contributed to this story.
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In addition, to Canby Motors, Forest Hill Automotive, Plaza Ford, of Bel Air, National Coatings and Supplies and Firestone contributed parts and materials to complete the project.
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This bill is going to kill so many Americans who pay taxes, want to contribute to society, and have already been marginalized.
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Now contributing around 100,000 hours annually citywide, there are currently 315 RSVP members spread among 13 RSVP offices and storefronts, with 28 active volunteers based in the RB RSVP storefront on the RB Library’s second-floor, Long said.
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Reporters Geof Koss and Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder contributed. Reprinted from Greenwire with permission from E&E News.
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Luna Lin in Beijing and Paul Schemm in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia contributed to this report.
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The Star’s Maria Torres contributed to this report.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'contribute'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of contribute
Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant — more at tribute
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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