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con·trib·ute
\\kən-ˈtri-byət, -(ˌ)byüt also & especially before -ed or -ing -ˈtri-bət; chiefly Brit also ˈkän-trə-ˌbyüt\\ verb
(-ut·ed ; -ut·ing)
 ETYMOLOGY  Latin contributus, past participle of contribuere, from com- + tribuere to grant — more at tribute
 DATE  1530
transitive verb
1. to give or supply in common with others
    contribute money to a cause
2. to supply (as an article) for a publication
intransitive verb
1.
  a. to give a part to a common fund or store
      contribute to a fund-raising campaign
  b. to play a significant part in bringing about an end or result
      many players have contributed to the team's success
2. to submit articles to a publication
con·trib·u·tor \\-byə-tər, -bə-, -ˌbyü-\\ noun

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