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contribute
[kuhn-trib-yoot]
verb (used with object)
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)
to give to a common supply, fund, etc..
He contributes to many charities.
to furnish written works, drawings, etc., for publication.
Our thanks to those who contributed to our alumni newsletter.
to be an important factor; help to cause something.
A sudden downpour contributed to the traffic jam.
contribute
/ kənˈtrɪbjuːt /
verb
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
Other Word Forms
- contributable adjective
- contributiveness noun
- contributive adjective
- contributively adverb
- noncontributable adjective
- noncontributing adjective
- noncontributive adjective
- noncontributiveness noun
- overcontribute verb
- precontribute verb (used with object)
- uncontributed adjective
- uncontributing adjective
- uncontributive adjective
- uncontributiveness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of contribute1
Word History and Origins
Origin of contribute1
Example Sentences
These proteins can accumulate and form toxic clumps within cells, which are thought to drive the aging process and contribute to diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and various muscle disorders.
Equinor was required to recalculate the "full impact" of the field and it now estimates that it will contribute an additional 249 million tonnes of the planet warming gas CO2 over the next 25 years.
Since the beginning of last season Rice has contributed the most offensively among midfielders, with more goals, assists and passes into the box, aided by his set-piece duties for Arsenal.
Amy Bach, the director of United Policyholders, a consumer advocacy group, said a growing number of people who are disillusioned with the industry could also be contributing to a rise in homeowners going without insurance.
"These new rules will cut red tape without encouraging the reckless pay structures that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis," said Sam Woods, chief executive of the BoE's Prudential Regulation Authority.
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