[con.trib.ute] vb -ut.ed ; -ut.ing [L contributus, pp. of contribuere, fr. com- + tribuere to grant--more at tribute] vt (1530) 1: to give or supply in common with others
2: to supply (as an article) for a publication ~ vi 1 a: to give a part to a common fund or store b: to play a significant part in bringing about an end or result
2: to submit articles to a publication -- con.trib.u.tor n