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verb, -ut⋅ed, -ut⋅ing.| 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. |