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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 upcome up withsubscribehand outgrantbestowpresentgiftaccordprovidesupplyfurnishinformal:chip inpitch infork outdish outshell outcough upstump upkick inante uppony upimpartlendaddgiveconfer
   • ▪ help to cause or bring about: "gases that contribute to global warming" Similar play a part inbe instrumental inbe a factor inbe partly responsible forhave a hand inbe conducive tomake forlead tocausegive rise tohelppromoteadvancefurtherforwardoil the wheels ofopen the door foradd toformal:conduce toOpposite stand in the way of
   • ▪ supply (an article) for publication: "he contributed articles to the magazine"
   • ▪ give one's views in a discussion: "he did not contribute to the meetings"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin contribut- ‘brought together, added’, from the verb contribuere, from con- ‘with’ + tribuere ‘bestow’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. contributive adjective

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   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.

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   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.”.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb contribute, which means to give or supply something for a common purpose or fund, or to help bring about a result. See synonyms, translations, and related words for contribute.