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Contribute has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Verb

Definitions
Verb
1

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"

2

contribute to some cause

"I gave at the office"

3

be conducive to

"The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"

4

provide

"The city has to put up half the required amount"

5

To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

"Several small donations from neighbors contributed to raising enough money for the new playground equipment."

In plain English: To contribute means to give something, like money or effort, to help achieve a common goal.

"Everyone contributed money to buy groceries for the new baby."

Usage: Use contribute to mean adding effort, money, or resources toward a shared goal or collective result. Avoid using it to imply being the sole cause of an event, as that suggests exclusive responsibility rather than participation.

Example Sentences
"Everyone contributed money to buy groceries for the new baby." verb
"I will contribute my lunch to our shared meal today." verb
"Please contribute your ideas during the team meeting tomorrow." verb
"She contributed significantly to finishing the project ahead of schedule." verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
change give promote pay
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
factor instill tinsel throw in combine

Origin

The word "contribute" comes from the Latin phrase meaning "to bring together," which originally referred to a tribe pooling its resources for a common purpose. It entered English with this sense of uniting efforts or gifts rather than simply adding items individually.

Rhyming Words
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