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contribute

[ kuhn-trib-yoot ]

verb (used with object)

contributed, contributing.
  1. to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. to furnish (an original written work, drawing, etc.) for publication:

    to contribute stories to a magazine.



verb (used without object)

contributed, contributing.
  1. to give to a common supply, fund, etc.:

    He contributes to many charities.

  2. to furnish written works, drawings, etc., for publication:

    Our thanks to those who contributed to our alumni newsletter.

  3. to be an important factor; help to cause something:

    A sudden downpour contributed to the traffic jam.

contribute

/ əˈٰɪː /

verb

  1. to give (support, money, etc) for a common purpose or fund
  2. to supply (ideas, opinions, etc) as part of a debate or discussion
  3. intr to be partly instrumental (in) or responsible (for)

    drink contributed to the accident

  4. to write (articles) for a publication
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Derived Forms

  • Dzˈٰܳٲ, adjective
  • DzˈٰܳپԱ, noun
  • Dzˈٰܳپ, adjective
  • Dzˈٰܳپly, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • Dz·ٰ·ܳ·· adjective
  • Dz·ٰ··پ adjective
  • Dz·ٰ··پ·ly adverb
  • Dz·ٰ··پ·ness noun
  • non·Dz·ٰ·ܳ·· adjective
  • ԴDz·Dz·ٰ·ܳ·Բ adjective
  • non·Dz·ٰ··پ adjective
  • non·Dz·ٰ··پ·ness noun
  • ··Dz·ٰ·ܳٱ verb overcontributed overcontributing
  • ·Dz·ٰ·ܳٱ verb (used with object) precontributed precontributing
  • ܲ·Dz·ٰ·ܳ· adjective
  • ܲ·Dz·ٰ·ܳ·Բ adjective
  • un·Dz·ٰ··پ adjective
  • un·Dz·ٰ··پ·ness noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of contribute1

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin DzԳٰūٳܲ, past participle of DzԳٰŧ “to bring together”; con-, tribute
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of contribute1

C16: from Latin contribuere to collect, from tribuere to grant, bestow
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Example Sentences

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This has also contributed to a widening chasm within the PPP.

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A coroner concluded the negative effects of online material contributed to her death.

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In a statement, the Department of Health said it "remains committed to participating in, and contributing to, the continuing work across Departments to support the childcare sector".

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Also to be considered are the benefits of adopting a fresh approach under a new head coach to ensure the deficiencies that have contributed to such a poor campaign are not repeated.

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“His numbers were great this year, he’s had a really good college career and is looking forward to making the jump and contributing to a really good team.”

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