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con·trib·ute

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n-trib-yoot] Pronunciation Key verb, -ut·ed, -ut·ing.

–verb (used with object)

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

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

–verb (used without object)

3.	to give (money, food, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc.: He contributes to many charities.

4.	to furnish works for publication: He contributed to many magazines.

—Idiom

5.	contribute to, to be an important factor in; help to cause: A sudden downpour contributed to the traffic jam.

[Origin: 1520–30; < L contribūtus ptp. of contribuére to bring together. See con-, tribute

]

—Related forms

con·trib·ut·a·ble, adjective

con·trib·u·tive, adjective

con·trib·u·tive·ly, adverb

con·trib·u·tive·ness, noun

—Synonyms 1. provide, furnish, donate.

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con·trib·ute Audio Help   (kən-trĭb'yōōt) Pronunciation Key
v.   con·trib·ut·ed, con·trib·ut·ing, con·trib·utes

v.   tr.

To give or supply in common with others; give to a common fund or for a common purpose.
To submit for publication: contributed two stories to the summer issue.

v. intr.

To make a contribution: contributes to several charities.
To help bring about a result; act as a factor: Exercise contributes to better health.
To submit material for publication.

[Latin contribuere, contribūt-, to bring together : com-, com- + tribuere, to grant; see tribute.]

con·trib'u·tive adj., con·trib'u·tive·ly adv., con·trib'u·tive·ness n., con·trib'u·tor n.

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contributing
adjective
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; "working conditions are not conducive to productivity"; "the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city"; "a contributory factor" [syn: conducive]