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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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