also and especially before -ed or -ing -ˈtri-bət;
chiefly British also ˈkän-trə-ˌbyüt
contributed; contributing; contributes
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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
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
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Word History
Etymology
Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant — more at tribute