contribute

verb

con·trib·ute kən-ˈtri-(ˌ)byüt How to pronounce contribute (audio)

-byət,

also and especially before -ed or -ing -ˈtri-bət;

chiefly British also ˈkän-trə-ˌbyüt

contributed; contributing; contributes

transitive + intransitive : to give or supply (something, such as money or time) as a part or share

contribute money to a cause

contributed canned goods to the food drive

What percentage of your pay should you contribute to your 401(k)?

We'd like to thank all who contributed their time and effort.

I'm happy to attend, but I don't have much to contribute to the discussion.

Many people contributed to the fund-raising campaign.

If you are a parent, success is probably defined by how well your children turned out. Are they happy, successful adults? Do they contribute to society in a positive way?

Bill Nordbrock

transitive + intransitive : to supply (something, such as an article) for a publication

He contributed several poems to the magazine.

The following authors contributed to this issue: …

intransitive : to play a significant part in making something happen

Many players have contributed to the team's success.

"We cannot address climate change without looking at all the components that are contributing to the problem of emissions."

Tony de Brum

Example Sentences

The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city. We're trying to raise money for a new school, and we're hoping that everyone will contribute. He did not contribute to the project. In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute. He contributed many poems to the magazine. Ten scientists contributed to the special edition of the journal. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Literacy advocates argue that states should contribute more to adult education in order to increase workforce skills and democratic participation.

Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 Tim Waters intercepted a pass and Charlie Adams contribute seven tackles and a sack.

Al.com Reports, al, 9 Sep. 2022 The economists expect health care will contribute 70 basis points to year-over-year core PCE inflation in the coming year, 32 basis points more than in second quarter 2022, all else equal.

Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Carotenoids—pigments that were already present in the leaves but obscured by the chlorophyll—produce yellows, oranges and reds, while anthocyanins—which result from sugar getting trapped in the leaves—contribute red, blue and purple hues.

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Sep. 2022 Poor proprioception may contribute to osteoarthritis, which shows up in about half of ACL reconstruction patients about a decade after surgery, said Adnan Saithna, an orthopedic surgeon with AZBSC Orthopedics in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Studies have shown that exposure to extreme heat can contribute to mental health issues, problems for pregnant women and poor birth outcomes.

Jen Christensen, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 Friends of the senior Downey’s — including Norman Lear, Alan Arkin and even Paul Thomas Anderson — contribute vivid reminiscences.

Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Here’s a look at how the Ravens’ first-year players can contribute this season — and what might hold them back.

Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	contribute
释义	contribute verb con·trib·ute kən-ˈtri-(ˌ)byüt -byət, also and especially before -ed or -ing -ˈtri-bət; chiefly British also ˈkän-trə-ˌbyüt contributed; contributing; contributes 1 transitive + intransitive : to give or supply (something, such as money or time) as a part or share contribute money to a cause contributed canned goods to the food drive What percentage of your pay should you contribute to your 401(k)? We'd like to thank all who contributed their time and effort. I'm happy to attend, but I don't have much to contribute to the discussion. Many people contributed to the fund-raising campaign. If you are a parent, success is probably defined by how well your children turned out. Are they happy, successful adults? Do they contribute to society in a positive way? Bill Nordbrock 2 transitive + intransitive : to supply (something, such as an article) for a publication He contributed several poems to the magazine. The following authors contributed to this issue: … 3 intransitive : to play a significant part in making something happen Many players have contributed to the team's success. "We cannot address climate change without looking at all the components that are contributing to the problem of emissions." Tony de Brum Synonyms chip in kick in pitch in See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city. We're trying to raise money for a new school, and we're hoping that everyone will contribute. He did not contribute to the project. In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute. He contributed many poems to the magazine. Ten scientists contributed to the special edition of the journal. See More Recent Examples on the Web Literacy advocates argue that states should contribute more to adult education in order to increase workforce skills and democratic participation. Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 Tim Waters intercepted a pass and Charlie Adams contribute seven tackles and a sack. Al.com Reports, al, 9 Sep. 2022 The economists expect health care will contribute 70 basis points to year-over-year core PCE inflation in the coming year, 32 basis points more than in second quarter 2022, all else equal. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Carotenoids—pigments that were already present in the leaves but obscured by the chlorophyll—produce yellows, oranges and reds, while anthocyanins—which result from sugar getting trapped in the leaves—contribute red, blue and purple hues. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Sep. 2022 Poor proprioception may contribute to osteoarthritis, which shows up in about half of ACL reconstruction patients about a decade after surgery, said Adnan Saithna, an orthopedic surgeon with AZBSC Orthopedics in Scottsdale, Ariz. Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Studies have shown that exposure to extreme heat can contribute to mental health issues, problems for pregnant women and poor birth outcomes. Jen Christensen, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 Friends of the senior Downey’s — including Norman Lear, Alan Arkin and even Paul Thomas Anderson — contribute vivid reminiscences. Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Here’s a look at how the Ravens’ first-year players can contribute this season — and what might hold them back. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant — more at tribute First Known Use 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing contribute contribute to society contribute to society Kids Definition contribute verb con·trib·ute kən-ˈtri-byət -byüt contributed; contributing 1 : to give along with others 2 : to have a share in something You all contributed to the success of the project. 3 : to supply (as an article) for publication especially in a magazine Legal Definition contribute verb con·trib·ute contributed; contributing transitive verb : to make a contribution of intransitive verb : to make a contribution contribute verb 1 as in to donate to make a donation as part of a group effort would you like to contribute to the Thanksgiving fund for needy families? Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance donate present kick in chip in provide pitch in bestow afford furnish confer give endow award dole (out) 2 as in to volunteer to make a present of contributes money to a variety of worthy causes Synonyms & Similar Words donate volunteer give present provide bestow offer furnish issue render give away award benefit assist afford pay give of impart help aid confer endow extend kick in chip in pitch in sacrifice dispense throw in hand out dole out administer comp dish out proffer lavish regale endue indue tender put up mete (out) pungle (up) fork (over, out, or up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms keep retain hold preserve save withhold lend advance sell pocket loan See More
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