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Britannica Dictionary definition of CONTRIBUTE
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to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization
— usually + to or toward
[+ object]
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He contributed [=donated] 100 dollars to the charity.
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The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city.
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She contributed [=added] little to the discussion.
[no object]
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We're trying to raise money for a new school, and we're hoping that everyone will contribute.
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He did not contribute to the project.
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[no object]
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to help to cause something to happen
— usually + to
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In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute.
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Many players have contributed to the team's success.
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Heavy drinking contributed to her death. [=heavy drinking helped to cause her death]
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to write (something, such as a story, poem, or essay) for a magazine
[+ object]
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He contributed many poems to the magazine.
[no object]
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Ten scientists contributed to the special edition of the journal.
— contributing
adjective-
The coach's positive attitude was a contributing factor to/in the team's success. [=the coach's positive attitude was a reason for the team's success]
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She has been a contributing writer/editor for the magazine for 10 years.
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She is a regular/frequent contributor to the magazine.
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a list of contributors who have donated more than one thousand dollars
