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Pronunciation : Con*trib"ute
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [L. contributus, p.p. of contribuere to bring together, to add; con- + tribuere to grant, impart. See Tribute.]
Definition : Defn: 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. England contributes much more than any other of the allies. Addison.

t. [imp. & p.p. Contributed; p.pr. & vb.n. Contributing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Con*trib"ute
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. 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. We are engaged in war; the secretary of state calls upon the colonies to contribute. Burke.

2. To give or use one's power or influence for any object; to assist. These men also contributed to obstruct the progress of wisdom. Goldsmith.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913