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Definition of Contribute

1. Verb. Bestow a quality on. "This adds a light note to the program"

Exact synonyms: Add, Bestow, Bring, Impart, Lend
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Factor, Instill, Transfuse, Tinsel, Throw In
Derivative terms: Addition

2. Verb. Contribute to some cause. "I gave at the office"

Exact synonyms: Chip In, Give, Kick In
Generic synonyms: Give
Specialized synonyms: Combine
Derivative terms: Contribution, Contribution, Contributor, Giving, Giving

3. Verb. Be conducive to. "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"

Exact synonyms: Conduce, Lead
Generic synonyms: Advance, Boost, Encourage, Further, Promote
Derivative terms: Conducive, Contributive, Contributory

4. Verb. Provide. "The city has to put up half the required amount"

Exact synonyms: Put Up
Generic synonyms: Pay
Derivative terms: Contribution

Definition of Contribute

1. v. t. To give or grant i common with others; to give to a common stock or for a common purpose; to furnish or suply in part; to give (money or other aid) for a specified object; as, to contribute food or fuel for the poor.

2. v. i. To give a part to a common stock; to lend assistance or aid, or give something, to a common purpose; to have a share in any act or effect.