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contribute
[ kuhn-trib-yoot ]
verb (used with object)
- to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.
Synonyms: , ,
- to furnish (an original written work, drawing, etc.) for publication:
to contribute stories to a magazine.
verb (used without object)
- to give to a common supply, fund, etc.:
He contributes to many charities.
- to furnish written works, drawings, etc., for publication:
Our thanks to those who contributed to our alumni newsletter.
- to be an important factor; help to cause something:
A sudden downpour contributed to the traffic jam.
contribute
/ əˈٰɪː /
verb
- to give (support, money, etc) for a common purpose or fund
- to supply (ideas, opinions, etc) as part of a debate or discussion
- intr to be partly instrumental (in) or responsible (for)
drink contributed to the accident
- to write (articles) for a publication
Derived Forms
- Dzˈٰܳٲ, adjective
- DzˈٰܳپԱ, noun
- Dzˈٰܳپ, adjective
- Dzˈٰܳپly, adverb
Other Word Forms
- Dz·ٰ·ܳ·· adjective
- Dz·ٰ··پ adjective
- Dz·ٰ··پ·ly adverb
- Dz·ٰ··پ·ness noun
- non·Dz·ٰ·ܳ·· adjective
- ԴDz·Dz·ٰ·ܳ·Բ adjective
- non·Dz·ٰ··پ adjective
- non·Dz·ٰ··پ·ness noun
- ··Dz·ٰ·ܳٱ verb overcontributed overcontributing
- ·Dz·ٰ·ܳٱ verb (used with object) precontributed precontributing
- ܲ·Dz·ٰ·ܳ· adjective
- ܲ·Dz·ٰ·ܳ·Բ adjective
- un·Dz·ٰ··پ adjective
- un·Dz·ٰ··پ·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of contribute1
Word History and Origins
Origin of contribute1
Example Sentences
Leisure services was the price group that made the largest contribution to the annual rate of inflation, contributing 0.6pp to the rate, Statistics Jersey said.
The right-wing press exploited this, as well, which likely contributed to his desire to speak out against those who want to use this to sow racial division.
"For me, you're either all in or all out - and I couldn't contribute. So, I said to Jason right at the start, 'it's over to you'. And didn't he do well?"
It went on to say that a lack of guidelines for registration, storage, conservation and security of the artworks, were also contributing factors.
The industry, including the Port of Long Beach, transportation workers and far-flung warehouses, contributed nearly $300 billion in direct economic output and an estimated $93.3 billion in tax revenue in 2022, according to the report.
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