contribute
[ kuhn-trib-yoot ]
/ kənˈtrɪb yut /
verb (used with object), con·trib·ut·ed, con·trib·ut·ing.
to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.
to furnish (an original written work, drawing, etc.) for publication: to contribute stories to a magazine.
verb (used without object), con·trib·ut·ed, con·trib·ut·ing.
to give (money, food, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc.: He contributes to many charities.
to furnish works for publication: He contributed to many magazines.
Idioms for contribute
contribute to,
to be an important factor in; help to cause: A sudden downpour contributed to the traffic jam.
Origin of contribute
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British Dictionary definitions for contributive
contribute
/ (kənˈtrɪbjuːt) /
verb (often foll by to)
to give (support, money, etc) for a common purpose or fund
to supply (ideas, opinions, etc) as part of a debate or discussion
(intr)
to be partly instrumental (in) or responsible (for)
drink contributed to the accident
to write (articles) for a publication
Derived forms of contribute
contributable, adjective contributive, adjective contributively, adverb contributiveness, nounWord Origin for contribute
C16: from Latin
contribuere to collect, from
tribuere to grant, bestow