con·trib·ute
(kən-trĭb́yōōt)
[Latin contribuere, contribūt-, to bring together, com-, com-, + tribuere, to grant; see tribute.]
verb: -ut·ed, -ut·ing, -utes.
transitive verb
- To give or supply in common with others; give to a common fund or for a common purpose.
- To submit for publication: contributed two stories to the summer issue.
intransitive verb
- To make a contribution: contributes to several charities.
- To help bring about a result; act as a factor: Exercise contributes to better health.
- To submit material for publication.
derivatives
- con·trib́u·tive
- adjective
- con·trib́u·tive·ly
- adverb
- con·trib́u·tive·ness
- noun
- con·trib́u·tor
- noun