contribute

/kən'tribju:t/
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contribute

The student contributes a book to the classroom library.

Definition

  1. Verb (Transitive):

    • To give (something, such as money, time, or effort) along with others towards a common purpose or fund.
    • To supply (an article, opinion, or other item) for publication or discussion.

  2. Verb (Intransitive):

    • To play a part in bringing about a result or helping something to advance; to be a factor.
Examples of Usage

  • Transitive Verb:

    • She contributed $50 to the charity drive.
    • He regularly contributes articles to the science journal.

  • Intransitive Verb (often followed by 'to'):

    • Many factors contributed to the project's success.
    • Stress can contribute to health problems.
Advanced Usage
  • "contribute towards": To help to pay for something or to help to achieve something.
    • Public donations will contribute towards the cost of the new hospital wing.
Variants and Related Words

  • Contribution (n): Something that is contributed, such as a donation or an article.

    • His financial contribution was essential.

  • Contributor (n): A person or thing that contributes.

    • She is a regular contributor to the magazine.
Synonyms
  • Donate: To give, especially to a charity or cause (often implies money or goods).
  • Give: To freely transfer possession of something.
  • Add: To join something to another so as to increase the amount or effect.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Contribute to: This is the standard prepositional phrase used with the intransitive form.
    • Poor communication contributed to the misunderstanding.
Related Idioms
  • Contribute one's two cents (or two cents' worth): To offer one's opinion, often when it is unsolicited.
    • I'd like to contribute my two cents on this issue.
contribute

The student contributes a book to the classroom library.

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

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