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    contribute
    /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

    verb

    • 1. give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something: "taxpayers had contributed £141.8 million towards the cost of local services" Similar givedonategive/make a donation ofput up

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  2. Learn the meaning of contribute as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use contribute in different contexts, such as business, academic, or American English.

  3. Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb contribute, which means to give or supply something as a part or share. See how to use contribute in different contexts and phrases.

  4. to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes. Synonyms: donate, furnish, provide. to furnish (an original written work, drawing, etc.) for publication: to contribute stories to a magazine.

  5. to provide money or support to help another person, company, or organization to achieve its goal: contribute to/toward/towards sth At present, only 10% of employers contribute towards childcare costs. contribute sth to/toward/towards sth Over £75 million was contributed to the campaign.

  6. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb 'contribute' in British and American English. See examples of 'contribute' in sentences and idioms, and compare with related words.

  7. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb contribute, which means to give something to help achieve or provide something, or to be one of the causes of something. Find out how to use contribute in different contexts and collocations.

  8. To contribute something is to provide a part of the whole. When your company has their annual softball game and potluck picnic, you will probably be asked to contribute a dish, like your famous macaroni salad. Contribute comes from a Latin word that means “to bring together, add, or unite.”.