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con·trib·ute 
[kuhn-trib-yoot] Pronunciation Key verb, -ut·ed, -ut·ing.
[kuhn-trib-yoot] Pronunciation Key verb, -ut·ed, -ut·ing. –verb (used with object)
–verb (used without object)
—Idiom
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 5. | contribute to, to be an important factor in; help to cause: A sudden downpour contributed to the traffic jam. |
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
| con·trib·ute
(kən-trĭb'yōōt) Pronunciation Key
v. con·trib·ut·ed, con·trib·ut·ing, con·trib·utes v. tr.
v. intr.
[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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| contribute | |
verb | |
| 1. | bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program" [syn: lend] |
| 2. | contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office" |
| 3. | be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing" |
| 4. | provide; "The city has to put up half the required amount" [syn: put up] |
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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry: con·trib·ute
Function: verb
Inflected Forms: -ut·ed; -ut·ing
transitive verb : to make a contribution of intransitive verb : to make a contribution
Main Entry: con·trib·ute
Function: verb
Inflected Forms: -ut·ed; -ut·ing
transitive verb : to make a contribution of intransitive verb : to make a contribution
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
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Con*trib"ute\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Contributed; p. pr. & vb. n. Contributing.] [L. contributus, p. p. of contribuere to bring together, to add; con- + tribuere to grant, impart. See Tribute.] To give or grant i common with others; to give to a common stock or for a common purpose; to furnish or suply in part; to give (money or other aid) for a specified object; as, to contribute food or fuel for the poor. England contributes much more than any other of the allies. --Addison.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
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Con*trib"ute\, v. i. 1. To give a part to a common stock; to lend assistance or aid, or give something, to a common purpose; to have a share in any act or effect. We are engaged in war; the secretary of state calls upon the colonies to contribute. --Burke. 2. To give or use one's power or influence for any object; to assist. These men also contributed to obstruct the progress of wisdom. --Goldsmith.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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