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Synonyms
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 

  1. To give or supply in common with others; give to a common fund or for a common purpose.
  2. To submit for publication: contributed two stories to the summer issue.

intransitive verb 

  1. To make a contribution: contributes to several charities.
  2. To help bring about a result; act as a factor: Exercise contributes to better health.
  3. To submit material for publication.

derivatives

con·trib́u·tive
adjective
con·trib́u·tive·ly
adverb
con·trib́u·tive·ness
noun
con·trib́u·tor
noun