The meaning of CONTRIBUTE is to give or supply (something, such as money or time) as a part or share. How to use contribute in a sentence.

Definition of contribute verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

CONTRIBUTED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of contribute 2. to give something, especially money, in order…. Learn more.

2 days ago · contribute (third-person singular simple present contributes, present participle contributing, simple past and past participle contributed) (ambitransitive) To give something …

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.

Contribute comes from a Latin word that means “to bring together, add, or unite.” When you contribute to a cause, you are adding to what other people have kicked in, which makes the …

v.i. to give (money, food, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc.: He contributes to many charities. to furnish works for publication: He contributed to many magazines. Idioms contribute to, to be an …

Simple past tense and past participle of contribute. My medication contributed to my comfort if not my state of mind. I drove and contributed minimally to the conversation. Richards have …

He contributed [= donated] 100 dollars to the charity. The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city. She contributed [= added] little to the discussion.

If left unanswered, his critics may have swayed public opinion and contributed to legislation that would have limited his research.