contribute
playDefinition of contribute
contributed
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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
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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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AP writers Kelli Kennedy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Collin Binkley in Boston; Holly Ramer in Concord, New Hampshire; Lindsey Whitehurst in Salt Lake City and Margery Beck in Omaha, Nebraska, also contributed to this report.
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Nothing contributes as much to one’s sense of belonging as much as ‘
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Associated Press writers Nasser Karimi in Tehran and Didi Tang in Beijing contributed to this report.
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Can birth control actually cause cancer, or contribute to these other health issues?
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Moody’s, a credit-rating agency, predicts that manufacturing will contribute an increasing share of the Big Apple’s economy.
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However, current FORL chairman, Bob Krebes, told the park board the group would contribute sand if the city wanted to bring back a beach.
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Ministerial gaffes and his failure to allay suspicions over a cronyism scandal involving a close friend contributed to his ruling party suffering an historic defeat in a recent Tokyo election.
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In a key vote, a majority of the founding nine voted 5-4 against contributing an additional $1 million each into the effort after an initial $5 million contribution from a big-shot Silicon Valley venture capital firm.
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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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