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    con·trib·ute
    /kənˈtribyo͞ot/

    verb

    • 1. give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something: "she contributed to a private pension" Similar givedonategive/make a donation ofput up

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  2. CONTRIBUTING definition: 1. present participle of contribute 2. to give something, especially money, in order to provide or…. Learn more.

    • Contribute

      to give something, especially money, in order to provide or...

  3. 1. transitive + intransitive : to give or supply (something, such as money or time) as a part or share. contribute money to a cause. contributed canned goods to the food drive. What percentage of your pay should you contribute to your 401 (k)? We'd like to thank all who contributed their time and effort.

  4. to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people: contribute towards Aren't you going to contribute towards Jack's leaving present? Come to the meeting if you feel you have something to contribute. contribute something to something Her family has contributed $50,000 to the fund.

  5. The word contributing can be used to describe things that help to bring about results, whether positive or negative. If you're a contributing member of your friend's fundraising efforts, it means you're giving her money.

  6. to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes. Synonyms: donate, furnish, provide. to furnish (an original written work, drawing, etc.) for publication: to contribute stories to a magazine.

  7. to provide money or support to help another person, company, or organization to achieve its goal: contribute to/toward/towards sth At present, only 10% of employers contribute towards childcare costs. contribute sth to/toward/towards sth Over £75 million was contributed to the campaign.

  8. To contribute something is to provide a part of the whole. When your company has their annual softball game and potluck picnic, you will probably be asked to contribute a dish, like your famous macaroni salad. Contribute comes from a Latin word that means “to bring together, add, or unite.”