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(kəntrɪbjuːt)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense contributes, present participle contributing, past tense, past participle contributed
1. verb
If you contribute to something, you say or do things to help to make it successful.
The three sons also contribute to the family business. [VERB + to]
I believe that each of us can contribute to the future of the world. [VERB to noun]
He believes he has something to contribute to a discussion concerning the uprising. [VERB noun + to]
[Also VERB]
2. verb
To contribute money or resources to something means to give money or resources to help pay for something or to help achieve a particular purpose.
The U.S. is contributing $4 billion in loans, credits and grants. [VERB noun]
They say they would like to contribute more to charity, but money is tight this year. [V n to/towards n]
NATO officials agreed to contribute troops and equipment to such an operation ifthe U.N. Security Council asked for it. [V n + to/towards]
[Also VERB]
Synonyms: give, provide, supply, donate More Synonyms of contribute
contributor (kəntrɪbjʊtəʳ)Word forms: plural contributors countable noun
...the largest net contributors to E.U. funds. [+ to]
Synonyms: donor, supporter, patron, subscriber More Synonyms of contribute
Synonyms: writer, correspondent, reporter, journalist More Synonyms of contribute
3. verb
If something contributes to an event or situation, it is one of the causes of it.
The report says design faults in both the vessels contributed to the tragedy. [VERB + to]
Stress, both human and mechanical, may also be a contributing factor. [VERB-ing]
4. verb
If you contribute to a magazine, newspaper, or book, you write things that are published in it.
I was asked to contribute to a newspaper article making predictions for the new year. [VERB + to]
He is a contributing editor for Vanity Fair magazine. [VERB-ing]
contributorWord forms: plural contributors countable noun
He covers Central America and is a regular contributor to The New Yorker. [+ to]
Synonyms: donor, supporter, patron, subscriber More Synonyms of contribute
Synonyms: writer, correspondent, reporter, journalist More Synonyms of contribute

contribute in British English

(kənˈtrɪbjuːt)
verb (often foll by to)
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. (intransitive)
to be partly instrumental (in) or responsible (for)
carelessness contributed to the accident
4. 
to write (articles) for a publication
Derived forms
contributable (conˈtributable)
adjective
contributive (conˈtributive)
adjective
contributively (conˈtributively)
adverb
contributiveness (conˈtributiveness)
noun
Word origin
C16: from Latin contribuere to collect, from tribuere to grant, bestow

contribute in American English

(kənˈtrɪbjut)
verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: conˈtributed or conˈtributing
1. 
to give or provide jointly with others; give to a common fund
2. 
to write and give or sell (an article, story, poem, etc.) to a magazine, newspaper, or other publication
3. 
to give or furnish (knowledge, ideas, etc.)
Idioms:
contribute to
Derived forms
contributive (conˈtributive)
adjective
contributor (conˈtributor)
noun
Word origin
< L contributus, pp. of contribuere: see com- & tribute

Examples of 'contribute' in a sentence
contribute

Some of the anchor plants for pots and planters also contribute wonderful scent to the winter garden.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We can help by contributing to the appeal but she could help with the right policies.
The Sun (2016)
The military alliance has also contributed to the displacement of more than 2.4 million people across the country.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Habitat loss because of the increasing human population and growth in agriculture has also contributed to the decline, the report said.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Household cleaning products, especially lemon and pine scents, also contribute.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
For employers, it could be time to give something back by helping former Forces staff contribute to your business.
The Sun (2016)
 Businesses contribute a huge amount to the economy.
The Sun (2011)
Other changes have also contributed to her upsurge.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
 Business investment will contribute significantly to growth.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Mental illness or a family history of suicide can also contribute.
The Sun (2009)
He has also contributed to the fundraising.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Experts suggested that the particularly long and cold winter may also have contributed.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The virus is slowing down in its ability to cause disease and that will help contribute to elimination.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Learn about their job roles and tell them how their help contributes to the growth and success of the business.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They are seen as more equipped to contribute to a business from day one than employees with a more academic background.
The Sun (2013)
Last year employees contributed 30,000 hours of volunteering.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Labour's manoeuvring last year contributed to this sorry condition.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The buzz for me is playing, contributing and helping the team.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In return, guests will be shown a board detailing what each business has contributed.
The Sun (2011)
The mild, wet winter also contributed to above average yields of oil.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The net effect is that banks will contribute another 1.7 billion in tax over the next six years.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Mars fills you with confidence, and the ideas you contribute help a group of friends to succeed.
The Sun (2013)
A local business contributes food to a church for distribution to the needy.
Christianity Today (2000)
Second, the massive immigration of recent years has contributed to a great deal of contact between different races and ethnic groups.
Appelbaum, Richard P. Sociology (1995)
It contributes 3.2 billion in exports, triple of that a decade ago.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The industry currently contributes 3billion a year to the economy and employs 40,000 staff.
The Sun (2011)

In other languages
contribute

British English: contribute /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/ VERB
If you contribute to something, you say or do something to help make it successful.
The children at this school contribute to community work.
  • American English: contribute
  • Arabic: يُسَاهِمُ في
  • Brazilian Portuguese: contribuir
  • Chinese: 捐献
  • Croatian: doprinijeti
  • Czech: přispět
  • Danish: bidrage
  • Dutch: bijdragen
  • European Spanish: contribuir cooperar
  • Finnish: osallistua
  • French: contribuer
  • German: beitragen
  • Greek: συνεισφέρω
  • Italian: contribuire
  • Japanese: 寄付する
  • Korean: 기여하다
  • Norwegian: bidra
  • Polish: przyczynić się
  • European Portuguese: contribuir
  • Romanian: a contribui
  • Russian: содействовать
  • Latin American Spanish: contribuir
  • Swedish: bidra med
  • Thai: มีส่วนทำให้
  • Turkish: katkıda bulunmak
  • Ukrainian: робити внесок
  • Vietnamese: đóng góp

Chinese translation of 'contribute'

contribute

(kənˈtrɪbjuːt)

vi

  1. to contribute (to sth) (= help) (为(為)某事)做贡(貢)献(獻) ((wèi mǒushì) zuò gòngxiàn) (with money) (给(給)某事)捐助 ((gěi mǒushì) juānzhù) (write articles) (为(為)某刊)撰稿 ((wèi mǒukān) zhuàn'gǎo) (= be a cause) 造成(某事) (zàochéng (mǒushì))

vt

  1. to contribute 10 pounds (to sth) (给(給)某事)捐献(獻)10英镑(鎊) ((gěi mǒushì) juānxiàn shí yīngbàng)
to contribute an article to sth 给(給)某刊投稿 (gěi mǒukān tóugǎo)
(verb) 
Definition
to give (support or money) for a common purpose or fund
They say they would like to contribute more to charity.
Synonyms
give
This recipe was given to me years ago.
They still give to charity despite hard economic times.
provide
I will be happy to provide you with a copy of the report.
They did not provide any food.
supply
an agreement to supply the library with new computers
donate
He frequently donates large sums to charity.
furnish
They'll be able to furnish you with the details.
subscribe
chip in (informal)
We'll all chip in for the petrol and food.
bestow
The Queen has bestowed a knighthood on him.

phrasal verb

See contribute to something

Additional synonyms

in the sense of bestow
Definition
to present (a gift) or confer (an honour)
The Queen has bestowed a knighthood on him.
Synonyms
present,
give,
accord,
award,
grant,
commit,
hand out,
lavish,
confer,
endow,
entrust,
impart,
allot,
honour with,
apportion
in the sense of chip in
We'll all chip in for the petrol and food.
Synonyms
contribute,
pay,
donate,
subscribe,
go Dutch (informal)
in the sense of donate
Definition
to give (something) to a charity or other organization
He frequently donates large sums to charity.
Synonyms
give,
present,
contribute,
grant,
commit,
gift,
hand out,
subscribe,
endow,
chip in (informal),
bestow,
entrust,
impart,
bequeath,
make a gift of

Synonyms of 'contribute'

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