Contribute | Mean of contribute in English Dictionary

/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

• Verb
• to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization
1. He contributed [=donated] 100 dollars to the charity.
2. The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city.
3. She contributed [=added] little to the discussion.
4. We're trying to raise money for a new school, and we're hoping that everyone will contribute.
5. He did not contribute to the project.
• to help to cause something to happen
1. In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute.
2. Many players have contributed to the team's success.
3. Heavy drinking contributed to her death. [=heavy drinking helped to cause her death]
• to write (something, such as a story, poem, or essay) for a magazine
1. He contributed many poems to the magazine.
2. Ten scientists contributed to the special edition of the journal.