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pitch in

verb

Definition of pitch in

intransitive verb
1 : to begin to work
2 : to contribute to a common endeavor

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Examples of pitch in in a Sentence

  1. everyone at the office pitched in to buy a gift for the soon-to-be-wed couple

First Known Use of pitch in

1835

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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pitch in Synonyms

Synonyms

chip in, contribute, kick in;

Related Words

bestow, donate, give, present;

award, confer, dole (out), endow;

afford, furnish, provide;

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