disp. v. (often foll. by to) 1 tr. give (money, an idea, help, etc.) towards a common purpose (contributed $5 to the fund). 2 intr. help to bring about a result etc. (contributed to their downfall). 3 tr. (also absol.) supply (an article etc.) for publication with others in a journal etc. contributive adj.
[ L contribuere contribut- (as COM-, tribuere bestow) ]