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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1483 COCA: 1312

contribute

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contribute /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/ verb
contributes; contributed; contributing
contribute
/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
verb
contributes; contributed; contributing
Learner's definition of CONTRIBUTE
1 
: to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization捐献；捐赠；捐助— usually + to or toward
[+ object]
[no object]
2 
[no object] : to help to cause something to happen促使发生；做出贡献
— usually + to
3 
: to write (something, such as a story, poem, or essay) for a magazine（为杂志）撰（稿），投（稿）
[+ object]
[no object]

— contributing

adjective

— contributor

/kənˈtrɪbjətɚ/ noun, plural contributors [count]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1483 COCA: 1312

contribute

verb

con·​trib·​ute kən-ˈtri-(ˌ)byüt How to pronounce contribute (audio)
-byət,
 also and especially before -​ed or -​ing  -ˈtri-bət;
 chiefly British also  ˈkän-trə-ˌbyüt
contributed; contributing; contributes
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.
I'm happy to attend, but I don't have much to contribute to the discussion.
Many people contributed to the fund-raising campaign.
If you are a parent, success is probably defined by how well your children turned out. Are they happy, successful adults? Do they contribute to society in a positive way? Bill Nordbrock
2
transitive + intransitive : to supply (something, such as an article) for a publication
He contributed several poems to the magazine.
The following authors contributed to this issue: …
3
intransitive : to play a significant part in making something happen
Many players have contributed to the team's success.
"We cannot address climate change without looking at all the components that are contributing to the problem of emissions." Tony de Brum

Synonyms

Example Sentences

The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city. We're trying to raise money for a new school, and we're hoping that everyone will contribute. He did not contribute to the project. In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute. He contributed many poems to the magazine. Ten scientists contributed to the special edition of the journal. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Literacy advocates argue that states should contribute more to adult education in order to increase workforce skills and democratic participation. Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 Tim Waters intercepted a pass and Charlie Adams contribute seven tackles and a sack. Al.com Reports, al, 9 Sep. 2022 The economists expect health care will contribute 70 basis points to year-over-year core PCE inflation in the coming year, 32 basis points more than in second quarter 2022, all else equal. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Carotenoids—pigments that were already present in the leaves but obscured by the chlorophyll—produce yellows, oranges and reds, while anthocyanins—which result from sugar getting trapped in the leaves—contribute red, blue and purple hues. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Sep. 2022 Poor proprioception may contribute to osteoarthritis, which shows up in about half of ACL reconstruction patients about a decade after surgery, said Adnan Saithna, an orthopedic surgeon with AZBSC Orthopedics in Scottsdale, Ariz. Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Studies have shown that exposure to extreme heat can contribute to mental health issues, problems for pregnant women and poor birth outcomes. Jen Christensen, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 Friends of the senior Downey’s — including Norman Lear, Alan Arkin and even Paul Thomas Anderson — contribute vivid reminiscences. Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Here’s a look at how the Ravens’ first-year players can contribute this season — and what might hold them back. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant — more at tribute

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of contribute was in 1530

Phrases Containing contribute
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1483 COCA: 1312
contribute

verb¹

 1give提供ADVERB | VERB + CONTRIBUTE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤enormously, generously, greatly, handsomely, heavily, substantially慷慨捐助；貢獻巨大◇His research has contributed enormously to our understanding of this disease.他的研究對我們認識這一疾病貢獻很大。◇Many people contributed generously to the appeal.許多人響應這一呼籲，慷慨解囊。➤positively作出積極貢獻◇people who want to contribute positively to their communities想為社區作出積極貢獻的人們➤equally平均負擔◇a situation where husband and wife contribute equally to the family budget夫妻雙方平等負擔家庭預算的情況➤fully全部捐助▸➤financially財政上捐助VERB + CONTRIBUTE➤be asked to, be encouraged to被請求／受鼓勵捐助PREPOSITION➤to向⋯捐獻◇I would like to contribute to the church restoration fund.我願向教堂修繕基金捐款。➤towards/toward捐款作⋯之用◇The company contributed $50 000 towards / toward training costs.這家公司提供了 5 萬美元作培訓之用。PHRASES➤have little, a lot, etc. to contribute (to sth)（對⋯）幾乎沒有貢獻、有巨大等貢獻◇He had very little to contribute to the conversation.他在這次談話中幾乎什麼也沒說。
contribute

verb²

 2help cause sth促使某事發生ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤greatly, importantly, largely, materially, mightily, significantly, substantially起很大的作用；大大地促進；有很大幫助◇Parental involvement contributes significantly to children's learning.父母的參與對孩子學習有重要的作用。➤effectively起有效的作用➤disproportionately嚴重影響◇countries that contribute disproportionately to global warming加劇全球變暖效應的國家➤actively, directly有積極作用；有直接幫助◇Unemployment contributes directly to homelessness.失業對無家可歸情況有直接影響。➤indirectly有間接的作用➤potentially可能起作用◇These images could potentially contribute to the development of eating disorders.這些形象可能會導致飲食紊亂症。➤undoubtedly毫無疑問地起著作用▸➤unwittingly無意中起作用PREPOSITION➤to對⋯起作用◇Several factors might contribute to the development of the disease.幾個因素可能對病情的發展有影響。
contribute

verb³

 3write for a newspaper, etc.為報紙等撰稿ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤regularly定期投稿◇a talented photographer who contributed regularly to 'The Face'定期向《面孔》雜誌投稿的有才華的攝影師PREPOSITION➤to向⋯投稿◇Students are encouraged to contribute articles to the university magazine.學生們受到鼓勵向大學的雜誌投稿。

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