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Meaning of 'contribute' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Contribute [ v. i.]
- To give a part to a common stock; to lend assistance or aid, or give something, to a common purpose; to have a share in any act or effect.
- To give or use one's power or influence for any object; to assist.
2 . Contribute [ v. t.]
- To give or grant i common with others; to give to a common stock or for a common purpose; to furnish or suply in part; to give (money or other aid) for a specified object; as, to contribute food or fuel for the poor.

Meaning of 'contribute' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . contribute [ v]
Meaning (1):
- bestow a quality on
Example in sentence:
  • Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company;
  • She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings;
  • The music added a lot to the play;
  • This adds a light note to the program
Meaning (2):
- contribute to some cause
Example in sentence:
  • I gave at the office
Meaning (3):
- provide
Example in sentence:
  • The city has to put up half the required amount
Meaning (4):
- be conducive to
Example in sentence:
  • The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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