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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.
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Contribute to
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
5.
contribute to, to be an important factor in; help to cause: A sudden downpour contributed to the traffic jam.
Origin:
1520–30; < Latin contribūtus past participle of contribuēre to bring together. See con-, tribute
1520–30; < Latin contribūtus past participle of contribuēre 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
non·con·trib·ut·a·ble, adjective
EXPANDnon·con·trib·ut·ing, adjective
non·con·trib·u·tive, adjective
non·con·trib·u·tive·ly, adverb
non·con·trib·u·tive·ness, noun
o·ver·con·trib·ute, verb, o·ver·con·trib·ut·ed, o·ver·con·trib·ut·ing.
pre·con·trib·ute, verb (used with object), pre·con·trib·ut·ed, pre·con·trib·ut·ing.
pre·con·trib·u·tive, adjective
un·con·trib·ut·ed, adjective
un·con·trib·ut·ing, adjective
un·con·trib·u·tive, adjective
un·con·trib·u·tive·ly, adverb
un·con·trib·u·tive·ness, noun
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. provide, furnish, donate.
1. provide, furnish, donate.
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