3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Contribute \Con*trib"ute\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Contributed}; p.
pr & vb n. {Contributing}.] [L. contributus p. p. of
contribuere to bring together, to add con- + tribuere to
grant, impart. See {Tribute}.]
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.
England contributes much more than any other of the
allies. --Addison.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Contribute \Con*trib"ute\, v. i.
1. 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.
We are engaged in war; the secretary of state calls
upon the colonies to contribute. --Burke.
2. To give or use one's power or influence for any object; to
assist.
These men also contributed to obstruct the progress
of wisdom. --Goldsmith.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
contribute
v 1: of a quality, as in: "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" [syn: {lend}, {impart}, {bestow},
{add}, {bring}]
2: contribute to some cause "I gave at the office" [syn: {give},
{chip in}, {kick in}]
3: be conducive to "The use of computers in the classroom lead
to better writing" [syn: {lead}, {conduce}]
4: provide; "The city has to put up half the required amount"
[syn: {put up}]
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