Contribute — Defs

01 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 ot…

imp. & p. p. Contributed; p. pr. & vb. n. Contributing

1.
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.

02 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.

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.