contribute

[ kuhn-trib-yoot ]

verb (used with object)

, con·trib·ut·ed, con·trib·ut·ing.

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

   Synonyms: donate, furnish, provide

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

   to contribute stories to a magazine.

verb (used without object)

, con·trib·ut·ed, con·trib·ut·ing.

1. to give to a common supply, fund, etc.:

   He contributes to many charities.

2. to furnish written works, drawings, etc., for publication:

   Our thanks to those who contributed to our alumni newsletter.

3. to be an important factor; help to cause something:

   A sudden downpour contributed to the traffic jam.

contribute

/ kənˈtrɪbjuːt /

verb

1. to give (support, money, etc) for a common purpose or fund
2. to supply (ideas, opinions, etc) as part of a debate or discussion
3. intr to be partly instrumental (in) or responsible (for)

   drink contributed to the accident

4. to write (articles) for a publication

Derived Forms

• conˈtributable, adjective
• conˈtributiveness, noun
• conˈtributive, adjective
• conˈtributively, adverb

Other Words From

• 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
• non·con·trib·ut·ing adjective
• non·con·trib·u·tive adjective
• non·con·trib·u·tive·ness noun
• o·ver·con·trib·ute verb overcontributed overcontributing
• pre·con·trib·ute verb (used with object) precontributed precontributing
• un·con·trib·ut·ed adjective
• un·con·trib·ut·ing adjective
• un·con·trib·u·tive adjective
• un·con·trib·u·tive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of contribute¹

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin contribūtus, past participle of contribuēre “to bring together”; con-, tribute

Word History and Origins

Origin of contribute¹

C16: from Latin contribuere to collect, from tribuere to grant, bestow

Example Sentences

She also highlighted the importance of research that identifies underlying factors contributing to the increased mortality risk after preterm birth.

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Late-stage detection, due in part by anatomical challenges that hinder imaging and sampling of the long and complex gastrointestinal system composed of various organs and tissues, has contributed to the high mortality rate.

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"This result suggests that the surface layer absorbs or scatters SEs from the second layer. This absorption contributes to the method's depth sensitivity."

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While capturing methane contributes to California’s greenhouse gas reduction goals, the collateral damage is undeniable.

From Los Angeles Times

Even with lifelong ART treatment, the virus remains latent in reservoirs throughout the body that can reactivate at any time, and over the long-term, these reservoirs can contribute to chronic inflammation and comorbidities.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• add
• commit
• devote
• give
• grant
• pony up
• share
• subsidize
• supply